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EN: CuCo2Be
UNS: C17500
Standards: ASTM B441 (rods/bars)
Quick Detail:
C17500 alloy is a precipitation-hardened beryllium-cobalt copper alloy renowned for its exceptional balance of high strength, electrical/thermal conductivity, and corrosion resistance.
Rod size from Dia.1mm - Dia.75mm
Key Characteristics & Advantages:
Corrosion Resistance:excellent in seawater, freshwater, and atmospheric conditions (corrosion depth: 0.01–0.14 mm/year)35. Resists sulfuric acid (<80% concentration) but vulnerable to ammonia/nitric acid36.
Special Characteristics:Non-magnetic, spark-free on impact. Retains properties from cryogenic (−196°C) to elevated temperatures (300°C).
Machinability: 20–40% of free-cutting brass (requires carbide tools with cooling).
Formability/Weldability: Excellent cold/hot workability (e.g., forging, extrusion). Compatible with TIG, laser, electron beam, and brazing techniques
| Chemical composition (wt,%): | |||||
| Be | Co | Al | Fe | Si | Cu |
| 0.4-0.7 | 2.4-2.7 | <0.2 | <0.1 | <0.2 |
Rem. |
Physical and Mechanical property:
| Temper | Tensile Strength | Hardness |
Eletric Conductivity |
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| ksi | MPa | HV0.5 | HRB | %, IACS | |
| TB00 Solid Solution Treatment |
33-35 | 240-380 | 88 | >50 | >20 |
| TD04 Solid Solution Treatment & Cold Process Hardning |
65-80 | 450-550 | 107-148 | 60-80 | |
| TF00 Precipitation Heat Treatment |
100-130 | 690-895 | 192-230 | 92-100 | >45 |
| TH04 Precipitation Hardening |
110-140 | 760-965 | 200-260 | 95-102 | >48 |
Core Applications:
Electronics: Connectors, relay springs, switch components.
Welding Equipment: Electrodes for spot/seam welding (especially stainless steel/high-nickel alloys).
Mold Tooling: Injection mold cores, blow-molding inserts (exploits thermal conductivity for rapid cooling).
Aerospace/Marine: Fasteners, bearings, submarine cable repeaters (due to seawater resistance).
