UNS C17200 Beryllium Copper Alloys

UNS C17200 Beryllium Copper Alloys
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Product Name:UNS C17200 Beryllium Copper Alloy (Beryllium Copper 172)
Also Known As:Alloy 25, CuBe2
International Designations:UNS C17200
Material Composition (Nominal):Copper (Cu) ~97.9%, Beryllium (Be) ~1.9%, Cobalt (Co) ~0.2%
Applicable Standards:
Rod & Bar: ASTM B196/B196M
Plate, Sheet, Strip: ASTM B194
Wire: ASTM B197
Forgings & Extrusions: ASTM B570
Other: AMS 4533, 4534, 4650, 4651; SAE J461, J463
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UNS C17200 Beryllium Copper Alloys
 

UNS C17200 Beryllium Copper Alloy, also known as C172 BeCu, Alloy 25, high-strength beryllium copper, and precipitation-hardened copper alloy, is the highest-strength copper-based alloy available. With exceptional tensile strength (up to 1400 MPa), excellent fatigue resistance, good conductivity, and outstanding corrosion and wear performance, C17200 is widely used in aerospace, connectors, precision instruments, springs, oil & gas, and high-performance industrial components.
Our factory supplies C17200 rods, bars, plates, strips, foil, and wire manufactured according to ASTM B196, ASTM B197, AMS 4533, AMS 4534, with tight tolerances, uniform mechanical properties, and full MTC EN10204 3.1. Global buyers rely on our stable quality, fast delivery, and strong manufacturing standards.

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International Standard Size Chart (Metric + Imperial + Tolerance)

 

C17200 Rod & Bar

Diameter (mm) Diameter (inch) Length (mm) Length (inch) Tolerance
3 – 200 0.118 – 7.87 1000 – 6000 39 – 236 ±0.02 – 0.20 mm

C17200 Plate / Sheet

Thickness (mm) Thickness (inch) Width (mm) Width (inch) Length (mm) Length (inch) Tolerance
0.5 – 50 0.020 – 1.97 300 – 1500 11.8 – 59.1 1000 – 4000 39 – 157 ±0.05 – 0.30 mm

C17200 Strip / Coil / Foil

Thickness (mm) Thickness (inch) Width (mm) Width (inch) Form Tolerance
0.05 – 1.5 0.002 – 0.059 3 – 600 0.12 – 23.6 Coil ±0.01 – 0.05 mm

C17200 Wire

Diameter (mm) Diameter (inch) Form Tolerance
0.1 – 10 0.004 – 0.394 Coil / spool ±0.005 – 0.05 mm

All dimensions comply with ASTM B196 / B197 / B194 standards.

Chemical Composition (wt%) – C17200 Alloy 25

 

Be Co + Ni Fe Pb Cu
1.8 – 2.0 0.2 – 0.6 ≤0.15 ≤0.02 Balance

Mechanical Properties (Typical Values by Temper)

Temper Tensile Strength (MPa) Yield Strength (MPa) Elongation (%) Hardness (HRC / HV) Conductivity (% IACS)
A (Annealed) 410 – 550 200 – 380 20 – 40 30 – 80 HV 22 – 28
1/2H 965 – 1100 830 – 965 6 – 12 34 – 38 HRC 18 – 22
H (Full Hard) 1100 – 1240 965 – 1100 4 – 8 38 – 42 HRC 18 – 22
HT (Heat Treated) 1240 – 1380 1100 – 1240 3 – 6 42 – 45 HRC 17 – 20
AT (Peak Strength) 1310 – 1400 1200 – 1350 2 – 4 45 – 48 HRC 17 – 20

 

 

Comprehensive Comparison Table of Beryllium Copper Alloys

Grade Main Characteristics Chemical Composition (wt%) Mechanical Properties (Typical) Heat Treatment Condition Typical Applications
C17000 (High-Beryllium Copper) Highest strength among Be–Cu; excellent fatigue resistance Be: ~0.2% • Co/Ni: 0.6–1.2% • Cu: Balance Tensile Strength: ≥ 1380 MPa • Yield Strength: ≥ 1200 MPa • Elongation: ≥ 3% • Hardness: 38–45 HRC Precipitation Hardening Heavy-load springs, aerospace connectors, high-performance tools
C17200 (Alloy 25) Most widely used Be–Cu; best combination of strength & conductivity Be: 1.8–2.0% • Co/Ni: 0.2–0.6% • Cu: Balance Tensile Strength: 1100–1400 MPa • Yield Strength: 1000–1200 MPa • Elongation: 2–10% • Hardness: HRC 38–44 / HV 280–420 Solution + Age Hardening Precision springs, valve seats, oil & gas tools, electrical contacts
C17300 (Free-Cutting Be–Cu) Same strength as C17200 but superior machinability (Pb added) Be: 1.8–2.0% • Pb: 0.2–0.6% • Co/Ni: 0.2–0.6% • Cu: Balance Tensile Strength: 1100–1300 MPa • Yield Strength: ≥1000 MPa • Hardness: HRC 36–42 Age Hardened CNC machining parts, high-precision connectors, fasteners
C17500 (Alloy 3) High strength + high conductivity; lower Be content Be: 0.4–0.7% • Co/Ni: 1.4–2.2% • Cu: Balance Tensile Strength: 690–1030 MPa • Yield Strength: ≥ 600 MPa • Electrical Conductivity: 45–60% IACS Age Hardened Resistance welding electrodes, switches, aerospace bushings
C17510 (Alloy 10) Enhanced conductivity and strength; high-performance variant of C17500 Be: 0.3–0.6% • Co/Ni: 1.9–2.7% • Cu: Balance Tensile Strength: 760–1100 MPa • Yield Strength: ≥ 700 MPa • Conductivity: 48–60% IACS Age Hardened High-current contacts, welding arms, industrial automation components

 

Key Features & Advantages

 

Highest strength among all copper alloys

Exceptional fatigue and wear resistance

Good electrical and thermal conductivity

Excellent stress relaxation resistance

Suitable for extreme environments

Non-magnetic and corrosion-resistant

Stable properties after age hardening

Product Applications

Aerospace fasteners & structural components

High-performance springs & diaphragms

Electrical connectors & terminals

Oil & gas drilling tools

Precision mould inserts & wear parts

Automotive safety systems

High-reliability sensors & instruments

Inspection & Quality Assurance

100% chemical composition test by spectrometer

Microstructure examination for grain uniformity

Mechanical testing: tensile, hardness, elongation

Dimensional inspection for diameter, thickness, width

Surface roughness and edge condition checks

Ultrasonic / Eddy current testing (optional)

Third-party inspection: SGS / BV / TUV

Export-standard packaging: vacuum sealing, wooden crates, moisture protection

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Our address

Room 4107, Runfeng Building, Sanqiao New Street, Weiyang District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province

Phone Number

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FAQ

 

Q1: Is UNS C17200 the same as Alloy 25?
Yes, C17200 is also known as Alloy 25 (BeCu 25).

Q2: What is the maximum strength of C17200?
Tensile strength can reach up to 1400 MPa after age-hardening.

Q3: Is C17200 safe to machine?
Yes, but dust control and proper ventilation are required.

Q4: Do you supply age-hardened or solution-treated materials?
Yes, we offer AT / HT / M25 / A / 1/2H / H tempers.

Q5: Can C17200 be welded?
It is weldable but requires professional processes to prevent cracking.

Q6: What is its conductivity?
Typically 17–22% IACS depending on the temper.

Q7: Do you provide EN10204 3.1 certificates?
Yes, all shipments include MTC 3.1.

Q8: Can you supply strips for stamping?
Yes, we supply precision strip coils with tight tolerance ±0.01 mm.

Q9: What is the heat treatment condition?
C17200 requires solution treatment + age hardening to reach peak strength.

Q10: Can you provide third-party inspection?
Yes, SGS, BV, and TUV inspections are available.

 

 

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