Sep 27 2012
Beryllium UNS C17300 has a copper content of not less than 97.7%.
The following table shows the mechanical properties of UNS C17300 rods as a function of heat treatment and thickness.
Temper |
Thickness |
Tensile Str. |
Elong. |
Rockwell |
Fatigue Str. |
B |
C |
F |
30T |
TB00 |
0 |
469MPa (68ksi) |
48% |
6 |
- |
62 |
- |
- |
TD04 |
9.525mm (0.375 in.) |
772MPa (112ksi) |
15% |
95 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
TD04 |
25.4mm (1 in.) |
724MPa (105ksi) |
15% |
95 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
TD04 |
25.4mm (1.1 in.) |
689MPa (100ksi) |
15% |
95 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
TF00 |
0 |
1255MPa (182ksi) |
6% |
- |
39 |
- |
- |
- |
TH04 |
0.375 in. |
1379MPa (200ksi) |
3% |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
TH04 |
1 in. |
1344MPa (195ksi) |
5% |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
TH04 |
1.1 in. |
1310MPa (109ksi) |
3% |
- |
- |
- |
- |
283MPa (41ksi) |
Equivalent materials to UNS C17300 copper alloy are ASTM B196 and ASTM B197.
The chemical composition of UNS C17300 copper alloy is outlined in the following table.
Element |
Content (%) |
Beryllium, Be |
1.80-2.00 |
Lead, Pb |
0.20-0.6 |
Silicon, Si |
0.2 |
Aluminum, Al |
0.2 |
Cobalt, Co |
0.20 min |
Copper, Cu |
Balance |