Copper Alloys

Copper Cadmium
Micro Structure

Micro Structure (Magnification at 100X)

Copper Berylium

|Alloy Grade - CuBe

Material No. UNS System (ASTM): C17510

Chemical Composition

Element Cu(1,2) Fe Ni Al Be Co Si
Min (%) 1.4 0.2
Max (%) Rem 0.1 2.2 0.2 0.6 0.3 0.2
  • Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min.
  • Cu value includes Ag.

This is heat treatable copper alloy. Heat treatment cycle consist of Solusionizing followed by ageing Process.

This alloy is superior to other high conductivity copper alloy in respect of mechanical & spring properties.

Common Fabrication Processes

  • Cold working
  • Drawing
  • Extruding
  • Forging
  • Hot working
  • Machining

Mechanical & Electrical Properties

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Form Condition Tensile Strength In N/MM2 Elongation In % Rockwell Hardness in B Scale-HRB Conductivity% IACS at 20°C
Rod, Bar, Plate, Flat Solution Heat Treated 240~380 20~35 20~43 25~30
Precipitation Hardened 760~860 8~15 92~103 45~60

Physical Properties

Melting Point – Liquidus °C 1068
Melting Point – Solidus °C 1029
Density lb/cu in. at 20°C 0.317
Specific Gravity 8.77
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 20°C 48(1)
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 20°C 45(2)
Thermal Conductivity Btu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °C at 20°C 120
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 20-200 10⁻⁶ per °C (20 – 200°C) 9.8
Specific Heat Capacity Btu/ lb /°C at 20°C 0.1
Modulus of Elasticity in Tension ksi 19200
Modulus of Rigidity ksi 7500
  • Cold worked and precipitation hardened condition. HT Temper
  • AT Temper

Fabrication Properties

Technique Suitability
Soldering Good
Brazing Good
Oxyacetylene Welding Not Recommended
Soldering Good
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Fair
Coated Metal Arc Welding Fair
Spot Weld Good
Seam Weld Fair
Butt Weld Fair
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Excellent
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Good

Applicable Form & Size

Form Size
Rod

Dia: Ø16 mm-Ø100mm

Length: 0.5-1 Mtr

Flat

Thick: 6 mm-50 mm

Width: 35 mm -100 mm max

Length: 0.5-1 Mtr

Apart from above we can also manufacture as per customer specification.

Typical Applications

Product Category

Electrical/ Fasteners/ Industrial

  • Conductors
  • Connectors, Heavy Duty
  • Fuse Clips
  • Inserts for metal die casting & injection molding
  • Instrument Parts
  • Relay Parts
  • Switch Parts
  • Resistance welding components