Beryllium Copper - ASTM B 197 - Spring Wire Properties
Copper-base alloys
are important
spring materials
because of their good electrical properties combined with their excellent resistance
to corrosion. Although these materials are more expensive than the high-carbon and
the alloy steels, they nevertheless are frequently used in electrical components
and in subzero temperatures. All
copper-base
alloys
are drawn to the American wire gage (same as Brown & Sharpe gage) and are nonmagnetic.
Method of Manufacture Chief Uses Special Properties
Cold drawn and may be mill hardened before fabrication. Good corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity. High physicals.
Equivalent or Common Trade Names
BeCu ASTM B194 Alloy 25 C172 QQ-C-533 UNS C17200
*Note: All material properties are provided for general reference purposes only. We recommend you to
contact inconel spring
during the material selection process.
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