UNS C17300 beryllium copper alloys are heat treatable, ductile and can be mill hardened. They offer tensile strength of 1380 MPa (200 ksi). These steels are suitable for applications requiring good conductivity, high strength and stiffness.
This article will give an overview of UNS C17300 beryllium copper alloys.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of UNS C17300 copper.
Element | Content (%) |
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Cu | 97.7 |
Be | 1.9 |
Co | 0.40 |
The physical properties of UNS C17300 copper are given in the following table.
Properties | Metric | Imperial |
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Density (during age hardening, 2% max. decrease in length and 6% max. increase in density) | 8.25 g/cm3 | 0.298 lb/in3 |
Melting point | 866°C | 1590°F |
The mechanical properties of UNS C17300 copper are tabulated below.
Properties | Metric | Imperial |
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Hardness, Rockwell B | 80.0 – 85.0 | 80.0 – 85.0 |
Tensile strength, ultimate | 515 – 585 MPa | 74700 – 84800 psi |
Tensile strength, yield | 275 – 345 MPa | 39900 – 50000 psi |
Elongation at break | 15.0 – 30.0% | 15.0 – 30.0% |
Modulus of elasticity | 125 – 130 GPa | 18100 – 18900 ksi |
Poissons ratio | 0.300 | 0.300 |
Machinability (UNS C36000 (free-cutting brass) = 100%) | 20% | 20% |
Shear modulus | 50.0 GPa | 7250 ksi |