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.

| Technical Specifications: Copper, Bronze & Brass Sheet / Plate | |||
| Parameter | Copper Sheet / Plate (C11000 / C12200) | Bronze Sheet / Plate (C51000 / C65500) | Brass Sheet / Plate (C26000 / C28000) |
| Material Type | Electrolytic Tough Pitch (ETP) / Phosphorus Deoxidized | Phosphor Bronze / Silicon Bronze | Cartridge Brass / Muntz Metal |
| Standard | ASTM B152 / B11 | ASTM B103 / B96 | ASTM B36 / B19 |
| Thickness Range | 0.016" to 2" (0.4 mm to 50 mm) | 0.016" to 1" (0.4 mm to 25 mm) | 0.016" to 2" (0.4 mm to 50 mm) |
| Width Range | 12" to 48" (305 mm to 1220 mm) | 12" to 36" (305 mm to 915 mm) | 12" to 48" (305 mm to 1220 mm) |
| Length | 48" to 144" (1.2 m to 3.6 m) | 48" to 120" (1.2 m to 3.0 m) | 48" to 120" (1.2 m to 3.0 m) |
| Temper Condition | Soft (O60), Half-Hard (H58), Hard (H80) | Soft (O60), Half-Hard (H02), Spring (H08) | Soft (O60), Half-Hard (H02), Hard (H04) |
| Tensile Strength (Ultimate) | 30 – 38 ksi (210 – 260 MPa) | 47 – 90 ksi (325 – 620 MPa) | 48 – 60 ksi (330 – 415 MPa) |
| Yield Strength (0.5% Ext.) | 10 – 30 ksi (70 – 205 MPa) | 18 – 80 ksi (125 – 550 MPa) | 20 – 45 ksi (140 – 310 MPa) |
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent | Excellent (marine / saltwater) | Good (moderate) |
| Typical Applications | Bus bars, roofing, gaskets, heat exchangers, electrical components | Bellows, springs, marine hardware, chemical equipment, welding mesh | Radiator cores, decorative trim, architectural panels, musical instruments, ammunition casings |







