Located in the industrious heart of Hamilton, New Zealand, Hemi Metals is your trusted local source for specialty alloys. We take pride in manufacturing and supplying high-performance Beryllium Copper C17300 bars and rods, delivering the exceptional quality and reliability that New Zealand’s engineering and manufacturing sectors depend on. Our commitment is to provide not just a product, but a durable, high-strength solution backed by local expertise and responsive service, ensuring your projects have the premium materials they need to succeed right from our own backyard.
Beryllium Copper C17300 is a standout alloy known for its unique composition of copper, beryllium, and cobalt. What makes it so valuable is its remarkable combination of high strength, comparable to many steels, with excellent electrical and thermal conductivity. This material can be heat-treated to achieve impressive hardness and wear resistance, all while maintaining good corrosion resistance. Essentially, you get the rugged durability of a high-performance spring steel with the beneficial conductive properties of copper, making it a truly versatile engineering material.
Material: Beryllium
Outer Diameter: 0.060-2.00mm
Type: Copper Alloys
Standard: UNS C17300
|
UNS No. |
Cu |
Al |
Be |
Co |
Pb |
Si |
|
C17300 |
Bal. |
0.20 |
1.8-2.0 |
≥0.2 |
0.20-0.6 |
0.20 |
| FORM | TEMPER | TENSILE STRENGTH | YS-0.5% EXT (KSI) | ELONGATIO N (%) | ROCKWELL (B) | ROCKWELL (C) | ROCKWELL (30T) | FATIGUE STRENGTH | SECTION SIZE (IN) |
| Round Bar Rod | TH04 | 195 | 178 | 5 | 1 | ||||
| TH04 | 190 | 175 | 3 | 41 | 1.1 | ||||
| TH04 | 200 | 90 | 3 | 0.375 | |||||
| TF00 | 182 | 130 | 6 | 39 | |||||
| TB00 | 68 | 25 | 48 | 6 | 62 | ||||
| TD04 | 100 | 90 | 15 | 95 | 1.1 | ||||
| TD04 | 105 | 90 | 15 | 95 | 1 | ||||
| TD04 | 112 | 90 | 15 | 95 | 0.0375 |
|
UNS No. |
Cu |
Al |
Be |
Co |
Pb |
Si |
|
C17300 |
Bal. |
0.20 |
1.8-2.0 |
≥0.2 |
0.20-0.6 |
0.20 |
Yes, Beryllium Copper C17300 bars can be welded, but it's important to use proper techniques, such as TIG or MIG welding, and ensure appropriate heat management to avoid material degradation.
Beryllium Copper C17300 bars offer excellent high-temperature performance, maintaining strength and hardness up to 400°F (204°C). They also resist thermal fatigue, oxidation, and corrosion, making them ideal for demanding environments.
Yes, Beryllium Copper C17300 rods can be customized in size and length according to specific requirements, providing flexibility for various applications, including manufacturing and precision engineering.
The unique properties of C17300 beryllium copper make it indispensable for demanding applications. You’ll find it used in critical components like heavy-duty springs, safety tools for explosive environments because it doesn’t create sparks, and durable molds for plastic injection. It’s also essential in the aerospace and automotive industries for parts that require high strength and reliability under stress, as well as in electronic connectors and switches where lasting performance and good conductivity are non-negotiable. This alloy is the go-to choice where failure is not an option.






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