C17300 (CDA 173) The Leaded Beryllium Copper is identical to a version of lead-containing alloy C17200 and achieves the same exceptional strength after hardening. C17300 rods contain a small amount of lead to provide an alloy tailored for automatic machining operations and the Lead promotes formation of finely divided chips thus extending cutting tool life.
Typical Application for C17300 Leaded Beryllium Copper Alloys
Electrical Industry: Switch Parts, Relay parts, Electrical Connectors, Fuse Clips, Contact Bridges, Electrical Motor Components, Navigational Instruments, Electrical Switch and Relay Blades
C17300 Leaded Beryllium Copper Alloys Fasteners: Washers, Fasteners, Lock Washers, Retaining Rings, Roll Pins, Screws, Bolts
Industrial: Bushings, Non-Sparking Safety Tools, Shafts, Pumps, Springs, Welding Equipment, Rolling Mill Parts, Spline Shafts, Pump Parts, Valves, Bourdon Tubes, Bellows, Electrochemical Springs, Flexible Metal Hose
C17300 Leaded Beryllium Copper Alloys Available Sizes:
Custom Diameter & Sizes, Random Mill lengths
C17300 Leaded Beryllium Copper Alloys Available Products (forms):
Round bars, Round wires, Round tube
Flat bars, Square bars, Rectangular bars, Hexagon bars, Plates
Custom shapes are available upon request.
C17300 Leaded Beryllium Copper Alloys Chemical Composition:
Be: 1.85-2.10%
Co+Ni: 0.20% Min.
Co+Ni+Fe: 0.60% Max.
Lead: 0.20-0.60%
Cu: Balance
Note: Copper plus additions equal 99.5% minimum.
C17300 Leaded Beryllium Copper Alloys Typical Physical Properties:
Density (g/cm3): 8.36
Density before age hardening (g/cm3): 8.25
Elastic Modulus (kg/mm2 (103)): 13.40
Thermal Expansion Coefficient (20 °C to 200 °C m/m/°C): 17 x 10-6
Thermal Conductivity (cal/(cm-s-°C)): 0.25
Melting Range (°C): 870-980
Note:
1). the units are based upon Metric.
2). the typical physical properties apply to age hardened products.
International Specification:
C17300 Leaded Beryllium Copper Alloys Rods/Bars/Tubes: ASTM B196, QQ-C-530
C17300 Leaded Beryllium Copper Alloys Wires: ASTM B197, QQ-C-530
C17300 Leaded Beryllium Copper Alloys Plates: ASTM B194
European Standards: DIN 2.1248, CW102C to EN
Note:
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials
QQ: Federal Specification
Note: Unless otherwise specified, material will be produced to ASTM.
Mechanical Properties:
The Mechanical Properties will be available on request from customers.
Most Commonly Temper Used:
C17300 Leaded Beryllium Copper Alloys Rods/Bars/Tubes: A(TB00),H(TD04),AT(TF00),HT(TH04)
C17300 Leaded Beryllium Copper Alloys Wires: A(TB00),1/4 H(TD01),1/2 H(TD02),3/4H(TD03),H(TD04)
C17300 Leaded Beryllium Copper Alloys Plates: A(TB00),H(TD04),AT(TF00),HT(TH04)