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Beryllium Copper C173 / C17300

ASTM B196

Specs
Level 4
Free-Machining Beryllium
Level 3
Used when Formation of Small Chips During Machining is Desirable
Level 2
Same Mechanical & Physical properties of Alloy 172

Farmer’s Copper Ltd. inventories C17300 beryllium copper round rod up to 1” diameter. C173 is known as Free-Machining Beryllium, and is used when the formation of small discontinuous chips during machining is desirable. Copper Alloy 173 beryllium has the same mechanical and physical properties of those of the unleaded Alloy 172.

Farmers Copper has ASTM B196 spec C173 in stock.

We can provide bar, saw cut to your specifications. Contact our sales staff to inquire on your requirements of C17300 Beryllium Copper.

C17300 Beryllium Copper

C17300 Beryllium Copper Shapes

Standard Sizes

  • Round Rod – 1/16” to 1” diameter
  • ASTM Standard Designations for C17300: ASTM B196

C17300 Beryllium Copper Applications

  • Electrical Switch and Relay Blades
  • Electrical Connectors
  • Electric Motor Components
  • Fasteners
  • Non-Sparking Safety Tools
  • Pump Parts
  • Industrial

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Our C17300 Beryllium Copper Inventory & Properties

Farmer’s diverse inventory of products and services offered provides our customers the largest and most extensive selection of alloys available, cut to precise specifications, and delivered with total quality control.

Chemical Properties

(%max., unless shown as range or min.)
Cu(1)AlBeCo(2)PbSi
Min./Max.Rem..201.80-2.00.20 min.20-.6.20
Nominal97.7-1.90-.40-

Physical Properties

Melting Point – Liquidus ⁰F1800
Melting Point – Solidus ⁰F1590
Density lb/cu in. at 68⁰F0.298
Specific Gravity8.26
Electrical Conductivity % IACS at 68⁰F22(1)
Thermal Conductivity Btu/sq ft/ft hr/ ⁰F at 68⁰F62
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 10-6 per ⁰F (68-212 ⁰F)9.9
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 10-6 per ⁰F (68-392 ⁰F)0.1
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 10-6 per ⁰F (68-572 ⁰F)18500
Specific Heat Capacity Btu/lb/⁰F @ 68 ⁰F7300
Modulus of Elasticity in Tension ksi1800
Modulus of Rigidity ksi1590

Fabrication Properties

TECHNIQUE SUITABILTY
SolderingGood
BrazingGood
Oxyacetylene WeldingNot Recommended
Gas Shielded Arc WeldingGood
Coated Metal Arc WeldingGood
Spot WeldGood
Seam WeldFair
Butt WeldFair
Capacity for Being Cold FormedExcellent

Mechanical Properties

FORM TEMPER TENSILE STRENGTH YS-0.5% EXT (KSI) ELONGATIO N (%) ROCKWELL (B) ROCKWELL (C) ROCKWELL (30T) FATIGUE STRENGTH SECTION SIZE (IN)
Round Bar Rod TH04 195 178 5         1
TH04 190 175 3       41 1.1
TH04 200 90 3         0.375
TF00 182 130 6   39      
TB00 68 25 48 6   62    
TD04 100 90 15 95       1.1
TD04 105 90 15 95       1
TD04 112 90 15 95       0.0375

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