C17500 Beryllium Cobalt Copper Alloy - High Strength Suppliers & Factory in China
C17500 Beryllium Cobalt Copper Material Properties
- High Performance Alloy: Made by adding beryllium and cobalt elements to copper matrix to significantly improve strength, hardness, heat resistance, and wear resistance.
- Mechanical Properties: Tensile strength can reach more than 800MPa and hardness can reach HRC38-42, meeting high load operation demands.
- Excellent Conductivity: Reaches more than 45% IACS, vital for high-speed transmission and precision control in the electronic and electrical industries.
Processing Advantages of C17500 Copper Alloy
- Casting Performance: Good casting performance, fluidity, and low shrinkage rate. Casting yield can reach more than 95%, reducing production costs.
- Machining Performance: Cutting speed can reach more than 150m/min, extending tool life by 30% and improving processing efficiency.
- Surface Treatment: High surface finish, easily compatible with electroplating, spraying, and other treatments.
Applications of C17500 Copper Alloys
- Electrical & Electronics: Widely used in connectors, relays, switches, and other critical components to ensure reliability and stability.
- Automotive Industry: Used in sensors, terminals, and fuses. High temperature and corrosion resistance meet harsh environment needs.
- Precision Instruments: Used for manufacturing high-precision parts, providing excellent machining performance and dimensional stability.
With its excellent properties and wide range of applications, C17500 copper alloy has become the ideal material for precision manufacturing. Choosing our C17500 copper alloy products will provide you with a reliable performance guarantee for your production.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What elements are added to C17500 copper alloy to enhance its properties?
C17500 copper alloy is made by adding beryllium and cobalt elements to a copper matrix. Beryllium enhances strength and hardness, while cobalt improves heat and wear resistance.
What are the mechanical and electrical specifications of C17500?
It features a tensile strength exceeding 800MPa, a hardness of HRC38-42, and an electrical conductivity that can reach over 45% IACS.
How does C17500 perform in casting and machining operations?
C17500 has high casting yield (over 95%) and excellent machining properties, enabling cutting speeds over 150m/min and extending tool life by 30%.
Can C17500 copper alloy undergo surface treatment?
Yes, C17500 has excellent surface treatment performance. It features a high surface finish that makes it easy to electroplate, spray, and coat to meet different working conditions.
Which industries commonly use C17500 copper alloys?
It is widely used in the electrical and electronics industry (connectors, relays, switches), the automotive industry (sensors, terminals, fuses), and in the manufacture of precision instruments.