C17510 Copper-Nickel-Beryllium Alloy Suppliers and Factory in China - High-Quality CuNi2Be Products
C17510 copper-nickel-beryllium alloy, also known as CuNi2Be, beryllium bronze and spring copper, is a copper alloy with 0.2–0.6% beryllium, 1.4-2.2% Nickel and sometimes other elements.
C17510 copper-nickel-beryllium alloy combines high strength with non-magnetic and non-sparking qualities. It has excellent metalworking, forming and machining properties.
C17510, a copper-nickel-beryllium alloy, provides good strength with high electrical and thermal conductivity, good resistance to stress relaxation and good elevated temperature strength. C17510 alloy is engineered for excellent performance in the automotive, telecom and oil and gas industries.
| Property | Value |
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| Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1955 |
| Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1885 |
| Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.317 |
| Specific Gravity | 8.77 |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 48 (1) |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 45 (2) |
| Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 120 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-39210⁻⁶ per °F (68 – 392°F) | 9.8 |
| Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F | 0.1 |
| Modulus of Elasticity in Tension/ksi | 19200 |
| Modulus of Rigidity/ksi | 7500 |
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Note: (1) Cold worked and precipitation hardened condition. HT Temper (2) AT Temper |
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What is C17510 copper-nickel-beryllium alloy?
C17510 (also known as CuNi2Be, beryllium bronze, or spring copper) is a high-performance copper alloy containing 0.2–0.6% beryllium, 1.4-2.2% Nickel, and occasionally other trace elements.
What are the main application areas for C17510 alloy?
Due to its excellent performance characteristics, C17510 is widely used in the automotive, telecommunications (telecom), and oil and gas industries.
Does C17510 offer good electrical and thermal conductivity?
Yes. C17510 is specifically engineered to provide good strength combined with high electrical conductivity (typically 45% to 48% IACS depending on temper) and high thermal conductivity.
What are the safety and mechanical benefits of C17510?
It combines high mechanical strength with non-magnetic and non-sparking properties, making it ideal for hazardous environments. It also features excellent metalworking, forming, and machining characteristics.
How does C17510 perform under high temperatures?
C17510 offers good elevated temperature strength and exhibits excellent resistance to stress relaxation, allowing it to maintain its structural integrity under thermal stress.
What is the melting point and density of C17510?
C17510 has a liquidus melting point of 1955°F, a solidus melting point of 1885°F, and a density of 0.317 lb/cu in. at 68°F.