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C17300 beryllium copper is a high-performance precipitation-hardening copper alloy. It is made by adding a small amount of lead to C17200 to enhance the material's cutting performance, while maintaining excellent strength and conductivity. This material is widely used in precision industrial fields where high requirements are placed on strength, wear resistance, and processing efficiency.

Product Description

1. Chemical Composition
Element Content (%)
Beryllium (Be) 1.8-2.2
Lead (Pb) 0.2-0.6
Cobalt (Co) + Nickel (Ni) ≥0.2
Copper (Cu) Rem
2. Physical Properties
Project Values
Density 8.3 g/cm³
Elastic modulus 128 GPa
Thermal conductivity 105 W/(m·K)
Melting point range 870–980℃
3. Main Performance Characteristics
High strength and high hardness
Excellent electrical conductivity
Outstanding cutting performance
Good wear resistance and fatigue resistance
Good corrosion resistance
4. Application Fields
Precision electronic connectors, pins
Aerospace components
Key components of the automotive industry
Elastic elements and wear-resistant parts
High-speed automatic lathe processing parts
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the chemical composition of this Beryllium Copper alloy?
This alloy primarily consists of Copper (Cu) as the remaining balance, with 1.8% to 2.2% Beryllium (Be), 0.2% to 0.6% Lead (Pb), and a minimum of 0.2% Cobalt (Co) combined with Nickel (Ni).
Q: What are the key physical properties of the material?
It features a density of 8.3 g/cm³, an elastic modulus of 128 GPa, thermal conductivity of 105 W/(m·K), and a melting point range spanning from 870℃ to 980℃.
Q: Why does this alloy have outstanding cutting performance?
The inclusion of Lead (Pb) ranging from 0.2% to 0.6% in its chemical composition significantly enhances its machinability, making it exceptionally suited for high-speed automatic lathe processing.
Q: What makes this material suitable for demanding applications like aerospace?
The alloy provides a unique combination of high strength, high hardness, excellent electrical conductivity, outstanding fatigue resistance, and good wear and corrosion resistance.
Q: What are the main application fields for this Beryllium Copper alloy?
It is widely applied in precision electronic connectors and pins, aerospace components, key automotive parts, elastic elements, wear-resistant parts, and high-speed lathe processed components.

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