AMS 4534 Beryllium Copper
The most commonly used beryllium copper alloy is renowned for its exceptional strength and hardness, which are comparable to those of steel. In its peak aged condition, AMS 4534 exhibits an ultimate tensile strength of around 200 ksi and a Rockwell hardness of RC 45, with a minimum electrical conductivity of 22% IACS.
At Sunflex Metal Industries, we provide premium AMS 4534 Beryllium Copper, a material celebrated for its exceptional strength, electrical conductivity, and thermal performance. Known for its superior hardness and resistance to wear, AMS 4534 Beryllium Copper is an ideal choice for demanding applications such as electrical connectors, aerospace components, and precision tools. Our AMS 4534 Beryllium Copper is available in a variety of forms and sizes to suit diverse industrial requirements, ensuring durability and reliability in every application.
Choosing Sunflex Metal Industries for your AMS 4534 Beryllium Copper needs guarantees access to high-quality materials and expert support. We are dedicated to delivering products that meet stringent industry standards and provide long-lasting performance. Contact us today at sales@sunflexfittings.com to discuss your specific needs and benefit from our competitive pricing and tailored solutions. Let us help you find the perfect AMS 4534 Beryllium Copper for your next
AMS 4534 Beryllium Copper’s uses:
AMS 4534 Beryllium Copper is widely used in various industries due to its high strength, hardness, and excellent electrical conductivity. Common applications include:
- Electrical Connectors and Contacts: Its high electrical conductivity makes it ideal for use in electrical connectors, switches, and relays.
- Springs and Diaphragms: The alloy’s high strength and fatigue resistance are perfect for manufacturing springs, diaphragms, and other components that undergo repeated stress.
- Aerospace Components: Its combination of strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance is valuable in the aerospace industry for producing critical components.
- Mold Making: Beryllium copper’s ability to withstand high temperatures and its excellent thermal conductivity make it suitable for mold-making applications in the plastic injection molding industry.
- Oil and Gas Equipment: The alloy’s durability and non-sparking properties are crucial for safety in hazardous environments such as oil and gas exploration.
- Medical Devices: Its non-magnetic properties and biocompatibility make it suitable for various medical applications, including surgical instruments and imaging equipment.
These diverse applications highlight the versatility and reliability of AMS 4534 Beryllium Copper in demanding industrial environments.
Specifications
| End Product | Specification |
| Bar | AMS 4650, 4651, 4533, ASTM B194, B196, MILITARY MIL-C-21657, SAE J463, J461 |
| Extrusions | ASTM B570 |
| Forgings | AMS 4650, ASTM B570 |
| Plate | ASTM B194 |
| Rod | AMS 4650, 4534, 4533, 4651, ASTM B196, MILITARY MIL-C-21657, SAE J463, J461 |
| Rod, Forging | AMS 4650 |
| Sheet | ASTM B194 |
| Strip | ASTM B194, SAE J463, J461 |
| Tube, Seamless | AMS 4535, ASTM B643 |
| Wire | AMS 4725, ASTM B197, SAE J463, J461 |
Chemical Composition
| Al | Be | Co | Cu | Si | |
| Min/Max | 0.2 | 1.8 – 2.0 | 0.20 min | Rem | 0.2 |
| Nominals | – | 1.9000 | – | 98.1000 | – |
Mechanical Properties
| Temper | Sect. Size | Cold Work | Type Min | Temp | Tensile Strength | YS 0.05% UL | YS 0.02% Offset | YS 0.005% Offset | Elong. | RH B | RH C | RH F | RH 30T | VH 500 | BH 500 | BH 3000 | Shear Strgth | Fatigue Strgth | Izod Impact Strgth |
| – | in. | % | – | F | ksi | ksi | ksi | ksi | % | B | C | F | 30T | 500 | 500 | 3000 | ksi | ksi | ft-lb |
| – | mm. | – | – | C | MPa | MPa | MPa | MPa | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | MPa | MPa | J |
| FLAT PRODUCTS | |||||||||||||||||||
| TM05 | 0 | 68 | 149 | – | 125 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TM05 | 0 | 0 | MIN | 20 | 1030 | – | 860 | – | 9 | – | 31 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TM08 | 0.19 | 68 | 182 | – | 160 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TM08 | 4.78 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 1255 | – | 1103 | – | 6 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TD02 | 0.19 | 68 | 92 | – | 82 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TD02 | 4.78 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 634 | – | 565 | – | 15 | 92 | – | – | 77 | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TF00 | 0.19 | 68 | 175 | – | 155 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 36 | |||
| TF00 | 4.78 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 1207 | – | 1069 | – | 6 | – | 38 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 248 | 0 |
| TM06 | 0.19 | 68 | 168 | – | 148 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TM06 | 4.75 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 1158 | – | 1020 | – | 7 | – | 37 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TH04 | 0.19 | 68 | 200 | – | 180 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 45 | |||
| TH04 | 4.78 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 1379 | – | 1241 | – | 2 | – | 42 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 307 | 0 |
| TM02 | 0.19 | 68 | 128 | – | 105 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TM02 | 4.78 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 883 | – | 724 | – | 15 | – | 27 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TM00 | 0.19 | 68 | 105 | – | 82 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TM00 | 4.78 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 724 | – | 565 | – | 20 | – | 27 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TB00 | 0 | 68 | 70 | – | 32 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TB00 | 0 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 483 | – | 221 | – | 45 | 60 | – | – | 58 | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TH02 | 0.19 | 68 | 195 | – | 175 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 44 | |||
| TH02 | 4.78 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 1344 | – | 1207 | – | 3 | – | 41 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 303 | 0 |
| TM04 | 0.19 | 68 | 142 | – | 122 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TM04 | 4.78 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 979 | – | 841 | – | 12 | – | 32 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TD04 | 0.19 | 68 | 110 | – | 104 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TD04 | 4.78 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 756 | – | 717 | – | 5 | 99 | – | 81 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TM01 | 0.19 | 68 | 115 | – | 89 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TM01 | 4.78 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 793 | – | 614 | – | 17 | – | 23 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TH01 | 0.19 | 68 | 185 | – | 165 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 40 | |||
| TH01 | 4.78 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 1276 | – | 1138 | – | 4 | – | 40 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 276 | 0 |
| TD01 | 0.19 | 68 | 80 | – | 70 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TD01 | 4.78 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 552 | – | 483 | – | 25 | 80 | – | – | 70 | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| ROD | |||||||||||||||||||
| TB00 | 0 | 68 | 72 | – | 20 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TB00 | 0 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 496 | – | 138 | – | 20 | 65 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TD04 | 3 | 68 | 103 | – | 75 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TD04 | 76.2 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 710 | – | 517 | – | 8 | 94 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TF00 | 3 | 68 | 182 | – | 130 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TF00 | 76.2 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 1255 | – | 896 | – | 3 | – | 39 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TH04 | 0.38 | 68 | 405 | – | 315 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TH04 | 9.53 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 2792 | – | 2172 | – | 4 | – | 83 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TD04 | 0.38 | 68 | 110 | – | 75 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TD04 | 9.53 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 758 | – | 517 | – | 8 | 95 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TD04 | 1 | 68 | 108 | – | 75 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TD04 | 25.4 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 745 | – | 517 | – | 8 | 95 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TF00 | 0 | 68 | 182 | – | 145 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TF00 | 0 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 1255 | – | 1000 | – | 4 | – | 39 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TH04 | 3 | 68 | 195 | – | 145 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TH04 | 76.2 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 1344 | – | 1000 | – | 4 | – | 41 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| WIRE | |||||||||||||||||||
| TF00 | 0 | 68 | 178 | – | 160 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TF00 | 0 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 1227 | – | 1103 | – | 3 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TD04 | 0 | 68 | 152 | – | 125 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TD04 | 0 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 1048 | – | 862 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TD02 | 0 | 68 | 122 | – | 100 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TD02 | 0 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 841 | – | 689 | – | 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TH03 | 0 | 68 | 210 | – | 190 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TH03 | 0 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 1448 | – | 1310 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TH04 | 0 | 68 | 212 | – | 195 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TH04 | 0 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 1462 | – | 1344 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TH02 | 0 | 68 | 200 | – | 185 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TH02 | 0 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 1379 | – | 1276 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TB00 | 0 | 68 | 68 | – | 28 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TB00 | 0 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 469 | – | 193 | – | 35 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TD03 | 0 | 68 | 142 | – | 120 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TD03 | 0 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 979 | – | 827 | – | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TH01 | 0 | 68 | 190 | – | 175 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TH01 | 0 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 1310 | – | 1207 | – | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| TD01 | 0 | 68 | 102 | – | 82 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| TD01 | 0 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 703 | – | 565 | – | 10 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
Physical Properties
| Product Property | US Customary | Metric |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 9.9 . 10-6 per å¡F (68-572 F) | 17.8 . 10 6? per å¡C (20-300 C) |
| Density | 0.298 lb/in3 @ 68 F | 8.25 gm/cm3 @ 20 C |
| Electrical Conductivity | 22 %IACS @ 68 F | 0.129 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C |
| Electrical Resistivity | 46.2 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F | 7.68 microhm-cm @ 20 C |
| Melting Point Liquid US | 1800 F | 982 C |
| Melting Point Solid US | 1590 F | 866 C |
| Modulas of Elasticity in Tension | 18500 ksi | 128000 MPa |
| Modulas of Rigidity | 7300 ksi | 50330 MPa |
| Specific Gravity | 8.26 | 8.26 |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.1 Btu/lb/å¡F @ 68 F | 419.0 J/kg . å¡K at 293 K |
| Thermal Conductivity | 62.0 Btu . ft/(hr . ft2 . å¡F) @ 68 F | 107.3 W/m . å¡K at 20 C |
Fabrication
| Joining Technique | Suitability |
| Brazing | Good |
| Butt Weld | Fair |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Good |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Excellent |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Good |
| Forgeability Rating | 40 |
| Gas Sheilded Arc Welding | Good |
| Machinability rating | 20 |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Not Recommended |
| Seam Weld | Fair |
| Soldering | Good |
| Spot Weld | Good |
Applications & Industries where our AMS 4534 Beryllium Copper are used
Sunflex Metal Industries is a prominent supplier & exporter of AMS 4534 Beryllium Copper which is widely used in the following industries & applications:
AMS 4534 Beryllium Copper are mainly used in aerospace, electrical, automotive, industrial machinery, telecommunications, marine industry, fasteners, pumps, welding equipment, rolling mill parts, valve seats, firing pins, bushings, springs, wear plates on heavy equipment, spline shafts, bearings, etc.
Prominent Countries Where We Export AMS 4534 Beryllium Copper
Exporting AMS 4534 Beryllium Copper to Singapore, Malaysia, Hongkong, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan. Other countries includes Australia, Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cambodia, China, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Georgia, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Latvia, Latin America, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, North Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Palestine, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tanzania, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United States, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
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