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C17500
| Elements | ||||||
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| Cu(1,2) | Fe | Al | Be | Co | Si | |
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(1) Cu value includes Ag. (2) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min. |
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| Min (%) | 0.4 | 2.4 | ||||
| Max (%) | Rem | 0.10 | 0.20 | 0.7 | 2.7 | 0.20 |
| Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.2% Offset (ksi) |
YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Rockwell B scale | Rockwell 30T scale | Section Size (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). | |||||||||
| Flat Products | Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated | TH04 |
110 Min for Standard |
95 Min for Standard |
8 Min for Standard |
98 Typ |
81 Typ |
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| Precipitation Hardened | TF00 |
100 Min for Standard |
80 Min for Standard |
10 Min for Standard |
96 Typ |
80 Typ |
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| Solution Heat Treated | TB00 |
35 Min for Standard |
25 Min for Standard |
20 Min for Standard |
32 Typ |
36 Typ |
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| Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: 1/2 Hard | TD02 |
68 Typ |
60 Typ |
8 Typ |
70 Typ |
64 Typ |
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| Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: Hard | TD04 |
70 Min for Standard |
55 Min for Standard |
3 Min for Standard |
83 Typ |
72 Typ |
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| Forgings | Precipitation Hardened | TF00 |
115 Typ |
90 Typ |
92 Min |
4 | |||
| Solution Heat Treated | TB00 |
42 Typ |
20 Typ |
50 Max | |||||
| Rod | Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated | TH04 |
115 Typ |
110 Typ |
14 Typ |
98 Typ |
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| Precipitation Hardened | TF00 |
110 Typ |
90 Typ |
18 Typ |
96 Typ |
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| Solution Heat Treated | TB00 |
45 Typ |
25 Typ |
28 Typ |
35 Typ |
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| Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: Hard | TD04 |
72 Typ |
65 Typ |
12 Typ |
68 Typ |
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| Tube | Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated | TH04 |
110 Min for Standard |
80 Min |
95 Min |
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| Precipitation Hardened | TF00 |
100 Min for Standard |
80 Min for Standard |
45 Min for Standard |
92 Min for Standard |
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| Solution Heat Treated | TB00 |
35 Min for Standard |
50 Max | ||||||
| Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: Hard | TD04 |
65 Min for Standard |
60 Min for Standard |
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| (1)Cold worked and precipitation hardened condition. Actual value is 45-48.(2)Actual value is 120-150 | |
| Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1955 |
|---|---|
| Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1885 |
| Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.311 |
| Specific Gravity | 8.62 |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 45 (1) |
| Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 120 (2) |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-39210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 392°F) | 9.8 |
| Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F | 0.1 |
| Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi | 19000 |
| Modulus of Rigidityksi | 7500 |
| Technique | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Soldering | Good |
| Brazing | Good |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Not Recommended |
| 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 |
| Machinability Rating | 40 |
Common Fabrication Processes
- Blanking
- Drilling
- Forming and Bending
- Tapping
- Turning
| Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | Time** | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. ** Time is measured in minutes. | ||||
| Hot Working Temperature | 1200 | 1750 | ||
| Precipitation Treatment | 900 | 120 | Air | |
| Solution Treatment | 1550 | 1700 | 1 | Water |
| Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | Conductors | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity |
| Conductors | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Conductors | Creep Properties | Creep Resistant | |
| Conductors | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Conductors | Softening Resistance | Resistance to Thermal Softening | |
| Conductors | Solderability | Solderability | |
| Connectors | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Connectors | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Connectors | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Connectors | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Connectors | Mechanical Properties | Retains Strength at High Temperatures | |
| Connectors | Softening Resistance | Resistance to Thermal Softening | |
| Fuse Clips | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Fuse Clips | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Fuse Clips | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Relay Parts | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Relay Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Relay Parts | Creep Properties | Creep Resistant | |
| Relay Parts | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Relay Parts | Softening Resistance | Resistance to Thermal Softening | |
| Relay Parts | Solderability | Solderability | |
| Switch Parts | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Switch Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Switch Parts | Creep Properties | Creep Resistant | |
| Switch Parts | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Switch Parts | Softening Resistance | Resistance to Thermal Softening | |
| Switch Parts | Solderability | Solderability | |
| Fasteners | Fasteners | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
| Fasteners | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Industrial | Die casting plunger tips | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity |
| Die casting plunger tips | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Die casting plunger tips | Creep Properties | Creep Resistant | |
| Die casting plunger tips | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Die casting plunger tips | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Die casting plunger tips | Softening Resistance | Resistance to Thermal Softening | |
| Resistance and Spot Welding Tips | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Resistance and Spot Welding Tips | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Resistance and Spot Welding Tips | Creep Properties | Creep Resistant | |
| Resistance and Spot Welding Tips | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Resistance and Spot Welding Tips | Softening Resistance | Resistance to Thermal Softening | |
| Resistance Welding Equipment | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Resistance Welding Equipment | Heat Treatability | Heat Treatable | |
| Resistance Welding Equipment | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Seam Welding Dies | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Seam Welding Dies | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Seam Welding Dies | Creep Properties | Creep Resistant | |
| Seam Welding Dies | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Seam Welding Dies | Softening Resistance | Resistance to Thermal Softening | |
| Springs | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Springs | Mechanical Properties | Fatigue Resistance | |
| Springs | Mechanical Properties | High Modulus of Elasticity | |
| Springs | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Tooling for Plastic Molds | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity | |
| Tooling for Plastic Molds | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Tooling for Plastic Molds | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Tooling for Plastic Molds | Mechanical Properties | High Strength | |
| Tooling for Plastic Molds | Softening Resistance | Resistance to Thermal Softening | |
| Other | Stressed Parts | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity |
| Stressed Parts | Heat Treatability | Heat Treatable | |
| Stressed Parts | Mechanical Properties | High Strength |
| Form | Specific Sub-Form | Application | System | Standard | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar | ASTM | B441 | COPPER-COBALT-BERYLLIUM (UNS NO. C17500) AND COPPER-NICKEL-BERYLLIUM (UNS NO. C17510) ROD AND BAR | ||
| ASTM | B534 | COPPER-COBALT-BERYLLIUM ALLOY, PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND ROLLED BAR | |||
| Forgings & Extrusions | ASTM | B870 | COPPER-BERYLLIUM ALLOY FORGINGS AND EXTRUSION ALLOYS (UNS Nos. C17500 AND C17510) | ||
| Plate | ASTM | B534 | COPPER-COBALT-BERYLLIUM ALLOY, PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND ROLLED BAR | ||
| Rod | ASTM | B441 | COPPER-COBALT-BERYLLIUM (UNS NO. C17500) AND COPPER-NICKEL-BERYLLIUM (UNS NO. C17510) ROD AND BAR | ||
| SAE | J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | |||
| SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | |||
| Seamless Tube | ASTM | B937 | COPPER-BERYLLIUM SEAMLESS TUBE (UNS Nos.17500 and 17510) | ||
| Shapes | SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | ||
| SAE | J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | |||
| Sheet | ASTM | B534 | COPPER-COBALT-BERYLLIUM ALLOY, PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND ROLLED BAR | ||
| Strip | MILITARY | MIL-C-81021 | COPPER BERYLLIUM ALLOY (COPPER ALLOY NUMBERS C17500 AND C17510) STRIP | ||
| ASTM | B534 | COPPER-COBALT-BERYLLIUM ALLOY, PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND ROLLED BAR | |||
| SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | |||
| ASTM | B888/B88M | COPPER ALLOY STRIP FOR USE IN MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS OR SPRING CONTACTS | |||
| SAE | J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | |||
| Tube | SAE | J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | ||
| SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS |
Corrosion Properties
No Corrosion Properties Available.