Chemical Composition
| Elements | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| Copper, Cu | Balance |
| Beryllium, Be | 0.20-0.60% |
| Nickel, Ni | 1.40-2.20% |
Physical Properties
The following table shows the physical properties of UNS C17510 beryllium copper alloys.
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 8.77 g/cm3 | 0.317 lb/in3 |
Fabrication and Heat Treatment
Cold Working
UNS C17510 copper alloys have excellent cold working capacity.
Welding
Welding processes such as brazing, gas shielded arc welding, butt welding, seam welding, coated metal arc welding, soldering and spot welding are recommended for UNS C17510 copper alloys, whereas oxyacetylene welding is not suitable for these alloys.
Forging
UNS C17510 copper alloys can be hot worked between 648 and 885°C (1200 and 1625°F).
Hot Working
UNS C17510 copper alloys can be hot formed in an excellent manner.
Applications
The applications of UNS C17510 copper alloys include:
Plastic molds
Bearings
Electrical/electronic connectors
Precision screw machined parts
Corrosion resistant components
Current-carrying springs
Welding electrodes
