Primarily utilized in applications that require high thermal or electric conductivity. The alloy offers good strength and hardness characteristics coupled with conductivity in the range of 45-60 percent of copper with ultimate tensile and hardness properties approaching 140 ksi and RB 100 respectively.
Typical Uses for C17500 Beryllium Copper are as follows:
ELECTRICAL: Instrument Parts, Connectors, Heavy Duty, Relay Parts, Conductors, Switch Parts, Fuse Clips
FASTENERS: Washers, Fasteners, Lock Washers, Retaining Rings, Roll Pins, Screws, Bolts
INDUSTRIAL: High Flux Electromagnets, Thermal Transfer Plates, Welding Equipment, Springs, Die Casting Plunger Tips
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| specifications | ASTM B 534, MIL-C-81021, Other (Please Specify), RWMA Class 3 |
| dimension-1 | . 100, .012, .016, .020, .025, .032, .040, .050, .063, .071, .080, .090, .125, .140, .160, .190, Other (Please Specify) |
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