CuCo2Be — C17500 (Alloy 10)
CuCo2Be—C17500 (CDA 175) Cobalt Beryllium Copper is primarily utilized in the industry applications that require most highly thermal or electrical conductivity
CuCo2Be — C17500 (Alloy 10)
CuCo2Be—C17500 (CDA 175) Cobalt Beryllium Copper is primarily utilized in the industry applications that require most highly thermal or electrical conductivity, which features a cobalt alloying addition (2.40-2.70%). C17500 also 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.
Where C17500 Is Used
Typical end uses published by ALB for this grade.
Electrical Industry
Fuse Clips, Switch Parts, Relay parts, Connectors, Spring Connectors
Fasteners
Washers, Fasteners
Industrial
Springs, Seam Welding Dies, Resistance Welding Equipment, Resistance and Spot Welding Tips, Tooling for Plastic Moulds, Die–Casting Plunger Tips.
Specifications And Material Data
| Be | 0.40-0.70% |
|---|---|
| Co | 2.40-2.70% |
| Cu | Balance |
Copper plus additions equal 99.5% minimum.
| Density (g/cm3) | 8.83 |
|---|---|
| Density before age hardening (g/cm3) | 8.75 |
| Elastic Modulus (kg/mm2 (103)) | 14.10 |
| Thermal Expansion Coefficient (20 °C to 200 °C m/m/°C) | 18 x 10-6 |
| Thermal Conductivity (cal/(cm-s-°C)) | 0.48 |
| Melting Range (°C) | 1000-1070 |
1). the units are based upon Metric. 2). the typical physical properties apply to age hardened products.
Sizes And Product Forms
Available Sizes
Custom Diameter & Sizes, Random Mill lengths
Available Products And Forms
Rod, Bar, Round bars, Solid bar, Hollow bar, Pipe,
Flat bars, Square bars, Rectangular bars, Hexagon bars
Custom shapes are available upon request.
International Specification
| Rods/Bars/Tubes | ASTM B441, SAE J461,463; RWMA Class 3 |
|---|---|
| Strips | ASTM B534 |
| Sheets | ASTM B534 |
| Wires | ASTM B441 |
| Plates | ASTM B534, SAE J461,463; RWMA Class 3 |
| European Standards | CuCo2Be, CuCoBe, Alloy 10, DIN 2.1285; CW104C to EN |
Unless otherwise specified, material will be produced to ASTM.
Abbreviations
- ASTM — American Society for Testing and Materials
- SAE — Society of Automotive Engineers
- AMS — Aerospace Materials Specification (Published by SAE)
- RWMA — Resistance Welder Manufacturers' Association
Tempers And Mechanical Data
The Mechanical Properties will be available on request from customers.
| Rods/Bars/Tubes | A(TB00),H(TD04),AT(TF00),HT(TH04) |
|---|
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers drawn from the ALB technical data for this page.
What is the chemical composition of C17500?
C17500 is supplied to the following nominal composition:
- Be: 0.40-0.70%
- Co: 2.40-2.70%
- Cu: Balance
What are the typical physical properties of C17500?
Typical values published by ALB for C17500:
- Density (g/cm3): 8.83
- Density before age hardening (g/cm3): 8.75
- Elastic Modulus (kg/mm2 (103)): 14.10
- Thermal Expansion Coefficient (20 °C to 200 °C m/m/°C): 18 x 10-6
- Thermal Conductivity (cal/(cm-s-°C)): 0.48
- Melting Range (°C): 1000-1070
Which international specifications does C17500 meet?
- Rods/Bars/Tubes: ASTM B441, SAE J461,463; RWMA Class 3
- Strips: ASTM B534
- Sheets: ASTM B534
- Wires: ASTM B441
- Plates: ASTM B534, SAE J461,463; RWMA Class 3
- European Standards: CuCo2Be, CuCoBe, Alloy 10, DIN 2.1285; CW104C to EN
Can you supply mechanical property data for C17500?
The Mechanical Properties will be available on request from customers.
Which tempers are most commonly used?
- Rods/Bars/Tubes: A(TB00),H(TD04),AT(TF00),HT(TH04)
Which product forms and sizes are available?
Custom Diameter & Sizes, Random Mill lengths Rod, Bar, Round bars, Solid bar, Hollow bar, Pipe, Flat bars, Square bars, Rectangular bars, Hexagon bars Custom shapes are available upon request.
How do I request a quotation?
Email the grade, temper, dimensions and quantity to [email protected]. Unless otherwise specified, material is produced to ASTM.
Quote C17500 To Your Specification
Send grade, temper, dimensions and quantity. Custom shapes are available on request.