Product Introduction: Dive into the realm of high-performance with our C17200 / C17300 / C17500 Beryllium Copper Rod & Sheet!
(High-Performance Alloys for Demanding Applications)
Product Overview
Beryllium Copper (CuBe) alloys C17200, C17300, and C17500 stand out as premium copper-based materials, celebrated for their remarkable strength, superior electrical conductivity, and outstanding fatigue resistance. Perfect choices for critical components across the electronics, automotive, and aerospace sectors, these exceptional alloys are available in rods (Ø 5mm-150mm) and sheets (thickness 0.1mm-6.0mm), expertly crafted to conform to ASTM, EN, JIS, and GB standards.
Key Parameters & Grades
| Property / Grade |
C17200 |
C17300 |
C17500 |
| Composition |
Cu + 1.8-2.0% Be + Co/Ni |
Cu + 1.8-2.0% Be + 0.2-0.6% Pb |
Cu + 0.4-0.7% Be + 2.4-2.7% Co |
| Tensile Strength (MPa) |
1200-1400 (Aged) |
1000-1200 (Aged) |
800-1000 (Aged) |
| Hardness (HRC) |
38-42 |
32-36 |
28-32 |
| Conductivity (%IACS) |
22-28 |
18-22 |
30-45 |
| Key Int'l Standards |
ASTM B196, EN CuBe2, JIS C1720, GB QBe2 |
ASTM B173, EN CuBePb, JIS C1730 |
ASTM B441, EN CuCoBe, JIS C1751, GB QBe0.4-1.8 |
Applications by Industry
| Industry |
C17200 |
C17300 |
C17500 |
| Electronics |
5G RF connectors, IC sockets |
Precision machined contacts |
High-voltage relay springs |
| Automotive |
ABS sensor springs |
Fuel injector pins |
EV battery terminals |
| Aerospace |
Aircraft bearing cages |
Hydraulic valve seats |
Satellite antenna components |
| Industrial Tools |
Explosion-proof tools |
CNC-machined connectors |
Mold inserts for plastics |
| Energy |
Oil drilling valve springs |
*** components |
Solar panel busbars |
Processing & Safety
- Machinability:
- Experience unparalleled precision with C17300 (Pb-added), excelling in CNC turning/milling to achieve a surface finish Ra < 1.6 μm.
- For C17200/C17500, employ carbide tools for precision cutting, ensuring the finest results.
- Heat Treatment:
- Optimize material properties through solution annealing at 760-790°C followed by rapid cooling.
- Achieve peak hardness with aging at 315-345°C for 2-3 hours.
- Safety Compliance:
- Ensure safety with OSHA-compliant handling, maintaining Be dust control at <0.2 μg/m³.
- Leverage RoHS/REACH exemptions for Pb in C17300 as per EU Directive 2011/65/EU.
Company Reference
Jiangyin Hehong Precision Technology (HHP COPPER / Jiangyin New Huahong Copper Industry Co., Ltd.) stands as a distinguished branch of the illustrious Huahong Group (A-STOCK: 002645.SZ). Conveniently located near the vibrant metropolis of Shanghai, it proudly leads the production of Copper Alloy products in Eastern China.
Our expertise lies in producing top-tier copper and copper alloy (admiralty brass/naval brass, aluminum brass, cupronickel/copper nickel) condenser tubes, high-performance heat exchange tubes, expansive copper nickel pipes, superior copper alloy forged flanges, oxygen-free copper products, and sophisticated railway ground cables. With an impressive annual production capacity soaring past 30,000 tons, our exceptional products are pivotal to industries such as seawater desalination, nuclear power, petrochemical, marine, steam turbines, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, central air-conditioning, household appliances, and railway transit.
Additionally, we proudly author the National Standard for copper alloy seamless tubes/pipes utilized in Nuclear Power, reinforcing our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation!
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