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C17200 Beryllium Copper
copper
copper
Source Details
Id
cu-c17200
Name
C17200 Beryllium Copper
Category
copper
Designation
UNS C17200 / Alloy 25
Properties
{
"density": {
"value": 8250,
"unit": "kg/m³"
},
"tensileStrengthYield": {
"value": 1035,
"unit": "MPa"
},
"tensileStrengthUltimate": {
"value": 1310,
"unit": "MPa"
},
"elasticModulus": {
"value": 131,
"unit": "GPa"
},
"shearModulus": {
"value": 50,
"unit": "GPa"
},
"poissonsRatio": 0.3,
"thermalConductivity": {
"value": 115,
"unit": "W/(m·K)"
},
"thermalExpansion": {
"value": 17,
"unit": "µm/(m·K)"
},
"specificHeat": {
"value": 420,
"unit": "J/(kg·K)"
},
"meltingPoint": {
"value": 870,
"min": 870,
"max": 980,
"unit": "°C"
},
"hardness": {
"brinell": 370,
"rockwellC": "C40"
},
"electricalResistivity": {
"value": 7.7e-8,
"unit": "Ω·m"
}
}Applications
Springs, Electrical contacts, Non-sparking tools, Mold inserts
Notes
Highest strength copper alloy. Age hardenable. Expensive due to beryllium content.