C17300 Leaded Beryllium Copper (CDA 173)
International Specifications: CuBe2Pb, EN CW102C, DIN 2.1248
C17300 Leaded Beryllium Copper is a premium alloy known for its exceptional machinability, high strength, and excellent electrical conductivity. This alloy is widely used in industries where precision and performance are paramount, including aerospace, automotive, and electronic components manufacturing. The addition of lead to this copper alloy enhances its machinability, making it ideal for complex, high-precision parts. Additionally, C17300 Leaded Beryllium Copper offers outstanding corrosion resistance, ensuring long-lasting durability even in challenging environments.
At Sunflex Metal Industries, we specialize in providing top-quality C17300 Leaded Beryllium Copper to meet your specific needs. Our expert team is committed to delivering materials that exceed industry standards, ensuring that your projects achieve optimal performance. Whether you’re looking for raw materials or custom-fabricated components, we are here to assist. For inquiries and quotes, please contact us at sales@sunflexfittings.com. Let us help you find the perfect solution for your application.
C17300 Leaded Beryllium Copper uses:
C17300 Leaded Beryllium Copper is prized for its unique combination of properties, making it suitable for a variety of specialized applications. Here are some typical uses:
- Electrical Connectors and Contacts: The high electrical conductivity and excellent wear resistance of C17300 make it ideal for electrical connectors, switches, and contacts in demanding environments.
- Precision Machined Parts: Thanks to its enhanced machinability, C17300 is often used for producing intricate, high-precision components in the aerospace and automotive industries.
- Springs and Bellows: The alloy’s strength and elasticity make it suitable for springs, bellows, and diaphragms that require reliable performance over a long service life.
- Molds and Dies: Its excellent wear resistance and toughness are beneficial for molds, dies, and tooling in the plastic and metal forming industries.
- Oil and Gas Industry Components: C17300’s corrosion resistance and durability make it a good choice for components used in the oil and gas sector, where materials are exposed to harsh conditions.
- Electronic Instruments: The alloy’s properties make it suitable for use in various electronic instruments and devices that require both durability and excellent conductivity.
Specifications
Product Type | Temper Type |
Bar | ASTM B196 Military Mil-C-21657 |
Rod | ASTM B196 Military Mil-C-21657 |
Wire | ASTM B197 |
Density | 0.298 lb/in3 at 68 F |
Chemical Composition
Cu (1) | Al | Be | Co (2) | Pb | Si | |
Min/Max | Rem. | .20 | 1.8 – 2.00 | .20 min | .20 – .6 | .20 |
Nominals | 97.7 | – | 1.90 | – | .40 | – |
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 |
Rod | |||||||||||||||||||
TH04 | 1.1 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 190 | – | 175 | – | 3 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 41 | 0.0 |
– | 0.0 | – | – | 20 | 1310 | – | 1207 | – | 3 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 283 | 0.0 |
TF00 | 0.0 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 182 | – | 130 | – | 6 | – | 39 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
– | 0.0 | – | – | 20 | 1255 | – | 896 | – | 6 | – | 39 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
TD04 | 1 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 105 | – | 90 | – | 15 | 95 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
– | 25.4 | – | 20 | 724 | – | 621 | – | 15 | 95 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
TH04 | 0.375 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 200 | – | 90 | – | 3 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
– | 0.0 | – | – | 20 | 1379 | – | 621 | – | 3 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
TD04 | 1.1 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 100 | – | 90 | – | 15 | 95 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
– | 25.4 | – | 20 | 689 | – | 621 | – | 15 | 95 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
TD04 | 0.375 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 112 | – | 90 | – | 15 | 95 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
– | 9.525 | – | – | 20 | 772 | – | 621 | – | 15 | 95 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
TB00 | 0.0 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 68 | – | 25 | – | 48 | 6 | – | – | 62 | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
– | 0.0 | – | – | 20 | 469 | – | 172 | – | 48 | 6 | – | – | 62 | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
TH04 | 1 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 195 | – | 178 | – | 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
– | 0.0 | – | – | 20 | 1344 | – | 1227 | – | 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
WIRE | |||||||||||||||||||
TF00 | 0.0 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 178 | – | 160 | – | 3 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
– | 0.0 | – | – | 20 | 1227 | – | 1103 | – | 3 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
TD04 | 0.0 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 152 | – | 125 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
– | 0.0 | – | – | 20 | 1048 | – | 162 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
TD02 | 0.0 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 122 | – | 100 | – | 5 | – | – | – | – | — | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
– | 0.0 | – | – | 20 | 841 | – | 689 | – | 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
TH03 | 0.0 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 210 | – | 190 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
– | 0.0 | – | – | 20 | 1448 | – | 1310 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
TH04 | 0.0 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 212 | – | 195 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | — | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
– | 2 | – | – | 20 | 1462 | – | 1344 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
TH02 | 0.0 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 200 | – | 185 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
– | 0.0 | – | – | 20 | 1379 | – | 1276 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
TB00 | 0.00 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 68 | – | 28 | – | 35 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
– | 0.0 | – | – | 20 | 469 | – | 193 | – | 35 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
TD03 | 0.0 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 142 | – | 120 | – | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
– | 0.0 | – | – | 20 | 979 | – | 827 | – | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
TH01 | 0.0 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 190 | – | 175 | – | 2 | – | – | – | – | — | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
– | 0.0 | – | – | 20 | 1310 | – | 1207 | – | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
TD01 | 0.0 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 102 | – | 82 | – | 10 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
– | 0.0 | – | – | 20 | 703 | – | 565 | – | 10 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.0 |
Physical Properties
– | US Customary | Metric |
Melting Point – Liquidus | 1800 F | 982 C |
Melting Point – Solidus | 1590 F | 866 C |
Density | 0.298 lb/in3 at 68 F | 8.25 gm/cm3 @ 20 C |
Specific Gravity | 8.260 | 8.26 |
Electrical Resistivity | 46.20 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F | 7.68 microhm-cm @ 20 C |
Electrical Conductivity | 22 %IACS @ 68 F | 0.129 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C |
Thermal Conductivity | 62 Btu . ft/(hr . ft2 . oF)at 68F | 107.3 W/m . oK at 20 C |
Modulas of Elasticity in Tension | 18500 ksi | 128000 MPa |
Modulus of Rigidity | 7300 ksi | 50330 MPa |
Specific Heat Capacity | 0.090 Btu/lb/å¡F at 68 F | 377.1 J/kg . å¡K at 293 K |
Fabrication
Joining Technique | Suitability |
Brazing | Good |
Butt Weld | Fair |
Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Excellent |
Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Good |
Coated Metal Arc Welding | Good |
Gas Sheilded Arc Welding | Good |
Machinability rating | 50 |
Oxyacetylene Welding | Not Recommended |
Seam Weld | Fair |
Soldering | Good |
Spot Weld | Good |
Applications & Industries where our C17300 Leaded Beryllium Copper are used
Sunflex Metal Industries is a prominent supplier & exporter of C17300 Leaded Beryllium Copper which is widely used in the following industries & applications:
C17300 Leaded Beryllium Copper are mainly used in Electrical Connectors and Contacts, Precision Machined Parts, Springs and Bellows, Molds and Dies, Oil and Gas Industry Components, Electronic Instruments, etc.
Prominent Countries Where We Export C17300 Leaded Beryllium Copper
Exporting C17300 Leaded 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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