C17510 Copper
Short Description:
C17510 Beryllium Copper is an alloy used primarily in applications that require high thermal or electric conductivity. The alloy offers good strength and hardness characteristics coupled with conductivity in the range of 45-60 percent of copper with ultimate tensile and hardness properties approaching 140 ksi and RB 100 respectively.| Bronze, Copper & Brass Square Bars | |||
| Parameter | Bronze Square Bar (C93200 / C95400) | Copper Square Bar (C11000 / C12200) | Brass Square Bar (C36000 / C38500) |
| Material Type | Bearing Bronze / Aluminum Bronze | Electrolytic Tough Pitch (ETP) / Phosphorus Deoxidized | Free-Cutting Brass / Architectural Bronze |
| Standard | ASTM B505 / B124 | ASTM B187 / B124 | ASTM B16 / B453 |
| Size Range (A/F) | 1/4" to 4" (6 mm to 102 mm) | 1/8" to 4" (3 mm to 102 mm) | 1/8" to 4" (3 mm to 102 mm) |
| Length | 13" (330 mm) or 6.5 ft (2 m) stock | 12 ft (3.66 m) or Custom | 12 ft (3.66 m) or Custom |
| Temper Condition | As Cast / Annealed (O60) | Soft (Annealed – O60), Half-Hard (H58), Hard (H80) | Half-Hard (H02), Hard (H04) |
| Tensile Strength (Ultimate) | 35,000 – 103,000 psi (240 – 710 MPa) * | 30 – 38 ksi (210 – 260 MPa) | 48 – 65 ksi (330 – 450 MPa) |
| Yield Strength (0.5% Ext.) | 18,000 – 52,000 psi (125 – 360 MPa) * | 10 – 30 ksi (70 – 205 MPa) | 20 – 45 ksi (140 – 310 MPa) |
| Hardness (Brinell) | 65 – 220 HB * | 40 – 50 HB | 80 – 110 HB |
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent (seawater) to Moderate * | Excellent | Good |
| Typical Applications | Bushings, valve seats, wear plates, pump components, guide blocks, heavy-duty fasteners | Bus bars, grounding squares, electrical connectors, heat sinks, decorative hardware, fasteners | Nuts, bolts, valve stems, lock components, gears, screw machine parts, ornamental trim, architectural hardware |








