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What is Beryllium Copper?

Beryllium copper (BeCu), also known as copper beryllium (CuBe), beryllium bronze, and spring copper, is a copper alloy with 0.5–3% beryllium.Copper beryllium alloys are often used because of their high strength and good conductivity of both heat and electricity. It is used for its ductility, weldability in metalworking, and machining properties.

It has many specialized applications in tools for hazardous environments, musical instruments, precision measurement devices, bullets, and some uses in the field of aerospace. Beryllium copper and other beryllium alloys are harmful carcinogens that present a toxic inhalation hazard during manufacturing.


Application of Beryllium Copper


Nuclear weaponry
Lightweight alloys in fighter jets, helicopters, and satellites
Missile gyroscopes and gimbals
Sensors in satellites and optical systems
Mirrors in infra-red and surveillance equipment
Skin panels for rocket boosters (e.g. Agena)
Inner stage joining elements in missile systems (e.g. Minuteman)
Rocket nozzles
Explosive ordnance disposal equipment
Pacemakers
CAT scanners
MRI machines
Laser scalpels
Springs and membranes for surgical instruments (beryllium iron and beryllium nickel alloys)


Why Use Beryllium Copper ?


Perhaps the most common uses for Beryllium copper are in electronic connectors, telecommunications products, computer components, and small springs. Beryllium Copper is exceptionally versatile and known for: High electrical and thermal conductivity and high ductility.


Beryllium Copper Produts


Sheet/Plate - T (0.1-2)mm*W(8-200) mm
Rods - Dia (0.8-150) mm
Wire - Dia (0.1- 8) mm
Plate - T (3-1000)mm*W(10-1000)mm
Sheet - T (0.1-3)mm*W(10-1000)mm
Standards - ASTM; GB/T5233-2001;EN12163.

Beryllium Copper Grade

Grade - C17200, C17300, C17500, C17510


Chemical Composition


Alloy 25 - Copper Beryllium UNS172000   Technical data (AT/HT)

Temper Yield Strength  (KSI) Tensile Strength (KSI) Elongation (EL) Hardness (HRC)
AT 145-175 (up to 3″ dia.) 165-200 4-10 (up to 3″ dia,) 36
130 – 175 (over 3″ dia.) 3-10 (over 3″ dia.)
HT 155-195 (3/8″ to 1″ dia.) 180-220 (3/8″ to 1″ dia.) 2-9 (3/8″ to 1″ dia.) 36
145-190 (1″ to 3″ dia.) 175-190 (1″ to 3″ dia.) 4-9 (1″ to 3″ dia.)

Alloy 25 / CuBe Chemical composition (Wt %)

Beryllium  Nickel + Cobalt  Nickel + Cobalt + Iron  Cobalt  Nickel  Iron  Silicon
(Be) (Ni+Co) (Ni+Co+Fe) (Co) (Ni) (Fe) (Si)
1.80 – 2.00 0.200 – 0.350 0.600 Max 0.200 Min 0.100 Max 0.100 Max 0.150 Max

Aluminum Tin  Zinc  Chromium  Lead  Copper 
(Al) (Sn) (Zn) (Cr) (Pb) (Cu)
0.100 Max 0.050 Max 0.050 Max 0.010 Max 0.010 Max Balance

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Beryllium Copper plate

 

Beryllium Copper bar

 

Beryllium Copper fastners

 

 

Beryllium Copper tube

 

Beryllium Copper wire

Value Addition


Cut to length:Sheets/Rods/Pipes can be supplied in full sizes or cut to length as required by the clients.

Polishing:Sheets/Rods/Pipes can be polished is required by clients. It can also be provided in mill black finish if acceptable by clients.

Threading: We can also providing external threading to the bars if required by the clients.

Fabrication: We can fabricate the materials according to the customer’s needs.

Machining:We use CNC lathe machines to produce customized designs according to the client’s needs.

Heat Treatment: To change the mechanical properties of steel pipes and make it suitable for some applications, steel pipes can also a undergo heat treatment process.

Positive Material Identification: We have an PMI machine to identify all the Steel Plates while arrival and dispatch so as the pipes match to order specifications and client requirements.

 

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