C17200 Beryllium Copper (Alloy 25)
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Key Engineering Properties
Representative source rows, qualified by their reported conditions. Inspect the tables below for all values, limits, and source notes.
Engineering Summary
UNS C17200 Beryllium Copper (Alloy 25) is the highest-strength commercial copper alloy, containing 1.80% to 2.00% beryllium and minimum 0.20% cobalt plus nickel. Following precipitation age-hardening (heat treatment), it achieves tensile strengths exceeding 1380 MPa (200 ksi) and hardness up to 45 HRC while retaining non-magnetic behavior and non-sparking safety.
Documented Product Applications (Cited CDA Reference Profile)
- ›Bearings: Friction & Wear Properties
- ›Bearings: Machining Characteristics
- ›Bearings: Mechanical Properties
- ›Belleville Washers: Forming Characteristics
- ›Belleville Washers: Mechanical Properties
- ›Bellows: Corrosion Resistance
- ›Bellows: Forming Characteristics
- ›Bellows: Mechanical Properties
- ›Bolts: Creep Properties
- ›Bolts: Mechanical Properties
- ›Bolts: Softening Resistance
- ›Bourdon Tubes: Corrosion Resistance
Recognized Aliases
Source-backed commercial trade name and short designations cataloged in canonical data.
Standard Designations & Applicable Specifications
Semantically classified designations distinguishing primary standard identifiers, commercial trade names, and applicable specification references.
| System | Identifier | Standard System Name | Classification Notes & Provenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNSPRIMARY | C17200 | Unified Numbering System | Unified Numbering System standard designation for copper alloys (CDA / SAE / ASTM)Ref: CDA UNS Standard Designations Register (C17200) |
| CDA | Alloy 172 | Copper Development Association Alloy Number | CDA three-digit legacy designationRef: CDA UNS Standard Designations Register (C17200) |
| Recognized Name / Alias | Classification | Technical Usage & Context |
|---|---|---|
| Beryllium Copper Alloy 25 | Standard Commercial Name | CDA Standard Commercial Name |
| Alloy 25 | Commercial Alias | Colloquial or commercial industry synonym |
| Beryllium Copper 25 | Commercial Alias | Colloquial or commercial industry synonym |
| C17200 | Commercial Alias | Colloquial or commercial industry synonym |
| Standards Body | Specification Code | Specification Title / Scope | Relationship Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMS | AMS 4533 | COPPER BERYLLINUM ALLOY BARS AND RODS, SOLUTION AND PRECIPITATION HEAT TREATED | Specification Reference |
| AMS | AMS 4534 | COPPER BERYLLIUM ALLOY BARS AND RODS, SOLUTION HEAT TREATED, COLD WORKED AND PRECIPITATION HEAT TREA | Specification Reference |
| AMS | AMS 4651 | COPER-BERYLLIUM ALLOY BARS AND RODS, HARD TEMPER | Specification Reference |
| AMS | AMS 4650 | COPPER-BERYLLIUM ALLOY BARS, RODS AND FORGINGS, SOLUTION HEAT TREATED | Specification Reference |
| ASTM | ASTM B196/B196M | COPPER BERYLLIUM ALLOY ROD AND BAR | Specification Reference |
| SAE | SAE J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | Specification Reference |
| ASTM | ASTM B194 | COPPER BERYLLIUM ALLOY PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND ROLLED BAR | Specification Reference |
| MILITARY | MILITARY MIL-C-21657 | COPPER-BERYLLIUM ALLOY, LOW MAGNETIC EFFECT (FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT) | Specification Reference |
| SAE | SAE J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | Specification Reference |
| ASTM | ASTM B570 | COPPER-BERYLLIUM ALLOY FORGINGS AND EXTRUSIONS | Specification Reference |
| AMS | AMS 4530 | COPPER-BERYLLIUM ALLOY SHEET, STRIP, AND PLATE - SOLUTION TREATED | Specification Reference |
| AMS | AMS 4532 | COPPER BERYLLIUM ALOY SHEET AND STRIP, HALF-HARD | Specification Reference |
Chemical Composition (Weight %)
Elemental limits and values from the cited source. Preserves exact semantic limits (minimums, maximums, and ranges).
| Element | Symbol | Atomic No. | Semantic Basis | Specified Value | Unit | Metallurgical Notes & Qualification | Data Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | Cu | 29 | BALANCE | Balance | wt% | Remainder element (Copper).Ref: Copper Development Association (CDA) | VERIFIED |
| Aluminum | Al | 13 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.20 | wt% | CDA chemical composition specification limits for C17200: max 0.2 wt%.Ref: Copper Development Association (CDA) | VERIFIED |
| Beryllium | Be | 4 | RANGE | 1.80 – 2.00 | wt% | CDA chemical composition specification limits for C17200: 1.8 - 2.0 wt%.Ref: Copper Development Association (CDA) | VERIFIED |
| Cobalt | Co | 27 | MINIMUM | ≥ 0.20 | wt% | CDA chemical composition specification limits for C17200: min 0.2 wt%.Ref: Copper Development Association (CDA) | VERIFIED |
| Silicon | Si | 14 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.20 | wt% | CDA chemical composition specification limits for C17200: max 0.2 wt%.Ref: Copper Development Association (CDA) | VERIFIED |
Physical Properties
Source-specific physical properties. Test temperatures are shown only where reported.
| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 8.027 g/cm³ | TYPICAL | Test Temp: 20 °CCDA Physical Properties: Density 0.29 lb/cu in. at 68°F (8.027 g/cm³ at 20°C) | 0.29 lb/cu in. at 68°F | Copper Development Association Inc. | VERIFIED |
Thermal & Thermodynamic Properties
Phase change temperatures, thermal conductivity, specific heat, mean coefficients of thermal expansion across standardized temperature ranges, and recommended thermal processing windows.
| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquidus Temperature | 982.2 °C | TYPICAL | CDA Physical Properties: Liquidus temperature 1800.0 °F (982.2 °C) | 1800.0 °F | Copper Development Association Inc. | VERIFIED |
| Solidus Temperature | 865.6 °C | TYPICAL | CDA Physical Properties: Solidus temperature 1590.0 °F (865.6 °C) | 1590.0 °F | Copper Development Association Inc. | VERIFIED |
| Thermal Conductivity | 107.31 W/(m·K) | TYPICAL | Test Temp: 20 °CCDA Physical Properties: Thermal conductivity 62.0 Btu/(ft·hr·°F) (107.31 W/(m·K) at 20°C) | 62.0 Btu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | Copper Development Association Inc. | VERIFIED |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) | 17.82 µm/(m·K) | TYPICAL | CDA Physical Properties: CTE 9.9 µin/(in·°F) (17.82 µm/(m·K)) over range 68-57210°F | 9.9 10^-6 per °F | Copper Development Association Inc. | VERIFIED |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 418.7 J/(kg·K) | TYPICAL | Test Temp: 20 °CCDA Physical Properties: Specific heat 0.1 Btu/(lb·°F) (418.7 J/(kg·K)) | 0.1 Btu/ lb /°F at 68°F | Copper Development Association Inc. | VERIFIED |
Electrical Properties
Electrical conductivity and resistivity in their reported units and conditions.
| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Conductivity | 22 % IACS | TYPICAL | Test Temp: 20 °CCDA Physical Properties: Volume conductivity 22.0 % IACS at 68°F (20°C) | 22.0 % IACS at 68°F | Copper Development Association Inc. | VERIFIED |
Contextual Mechanical Properties & Tempers
Engineering strength, ductility, and hardness values grouped by product form, temper, and section thickness. Mechanical properties are contextual and not isotropic averages.
| Product Form | Temper / Condition | Section Size | Tensile (UTS) | Yield Strength | Elongation | Shear Strength | Fatigue Strength | Hardness (Scales Preserved) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Products | 1/2 Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated (TH02) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 1344.5 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 1206.6 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 3 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.188 | 1344.5 MPa | 1206.6 MPa | 3 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | 1/2 Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated (TH02)Source values and qualifiersRockwell C Hardness: 41 HRC (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Fatigue Strength: 303.4 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 in; 10^8 cycles endurance limitCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.188 | — | — | — | — | 303.4 MPa | 41 HRC | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | 1/4 Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated (TH01) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 1275.5 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 1137.6 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 4 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.188 | 1275.5 MPa | 1137.6 MPa | 4 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | 1/4 Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated (TH01)Source values and qualifiersRockwell C Hardness: 40 HRC (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Fatigue Strength: 275.8 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 in; 10^8 cycles endurance limitCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.188 | — | — | — | — | 275.8 MPa | 40 HRC | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated (TH04) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 1379 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 1241.1 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 2 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.188 | 1379 MPa | 1241.1 MPa | 2 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated (TH04)Source values and qualifiersRockwell C Hardness: 42 HRC (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Fatigue Strength: 310.3 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 in; 10^8 cycles endurance limitCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.188 | — | — | — | — | 310.3 MPa | 42 HRC | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Mill-hardened Temper, TM - 1/2 Hard (TM02) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 882.5 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 723.9 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 15 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.188 | 882.5 MPa | 723.9 MPa | 15 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Mill-hardened Temper, TM - 1/2 Hard (TM02)Source values and qualifiersRockwell C Hardness: 27 HRC (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.188 | — | — | — | — | — | 27 HRC | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Mill-hardened Temper, TM - 1/2 Hard (TM00) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 723.9 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 565.4 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 20 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.188 | 723.9 MPa | 565.4 MPa | 20 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Mill-hardened Temper, TM - 1/2 Hard (TM00)Source values and qualifiersRockwell C Hardness: 27 HRC (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.188 | — | — | — | — | — | 27 HRC | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Mill-hardened Temper, TM - 1/2 Hard (TM01) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 792.9 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 634.3 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 17 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.188 | 792.9 MPa | 634.3 MPa | 17 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Mill-hardened Temper, TM - 1/2 Hard (TM01)Source values and qualifiersRockwell C Hardness: 23 HRC (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.188 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 HRC | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Mill-hardened Temper, TM - Hard (TM04) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 979.1 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 841.2 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 12 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.188 | 979.1 MPa | 841.2 MPa | 12 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Mill-hardened Temper, TM - Hard (TM04)Source values and qualifiersRockwell C Hardness: 32 HRC (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.188 | — | — | — | — | — | 32 HRC | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Mill-hardened Temper, TM - SHM (TM05) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 1034.2 MPa (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 861.8 MPa (TYPICAL)Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 9 % (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — | — | 1034.2 MPa | 861.8 MPa | 9 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Mill-hardened Temper, TM - SHM (TM05)Source values and qualifiersRockwell C Hardness: 31 HRC (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 HRC | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Mill-hardened Temper, TM - XHMS Spring (TM08) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 1254.8 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 1103.2 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 6 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.188 | 1254.8 MPa | 1103.2 MPa | 6 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Mill-hardened Temper, TM -XHM - Extra Hard (TM06) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 1158.3 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 1020.4 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 7 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.188 | 1158.3 MPa | 1020.4 MPa | 7 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Mill-hardened Temper, TM -XHM - Extra Hard (TM06)Source values and qualifiersRockwell C Hardness: 37 HRC (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.188 | — | — | — | — | — | 37 HRC | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Precipitation Hardened (TF00) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 1206.6 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 1068.7 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 6 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.188 | 1206.6 MPa | 1068.7 MPa | 6 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Precipitation Hardened (TF00)Source values and qualifiersRockwell C Hardness: 38 HRC (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Fatigue Strength: 248.2 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 in; 10^8 cycles endurance limitCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.188 | — | — | — | — | 248.2 MPa | 38 HRC | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Solution Heat Treated (TB00) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 482.6 MPa (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 220.6 MPa (TYPICAL)Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 45 % (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — | — | 482.6 MPa | 220.6 MPa | 45 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Solution Heat Treated (TB00)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 60 HRB (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — Rockwell 30T Hardness: 58 HR30T (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 60 HRB58 HR30T | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: 1/2 Hard (TD02) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 634.3 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 565.4 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 15 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.188 | 634.3 MPa | 565.4 MPa | 15 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: 1/2 Hard (TD02)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 92 HRB (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Rockwell 30T Hardness: 77 HR30T (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.188 | — | — | — | — | — | 92 HRB77 HR30T | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: 1/4 Hard (TD01) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 551.6 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 482.6 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 25 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.188 | 551.6 MPa | 482.6 MPa | 25 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: 1/4 Hard (TD01)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 80 HRB (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Rockwell 30T Hardness: 70 HR30T (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.188 | — | — | — | — | — | 80 HRB70 HR30T | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: Hard (TD04) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 758.4 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 717.1 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 5 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.188 | 758.4 MPa | 717.1 MPa | 5 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: Hard (TD04)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 99 HRB (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Rockwell 30T Hardness: 81 HR30T (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.188; Section Size: 0.188 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.188 | — | — | — | — | — | 99 HRB81 HR30T | VERIFIED |
| Rod | Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated (TH04) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 1413.4 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.375; Section Size: 0.375 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 1103.2 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.375; Section Size: 0.375 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 2 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.375; Section Size: 0.375 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Tensile Strength: 1379 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.375; Section Size: 0.375 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 1068.7 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.375; Section Size: 0.375 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 2 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.375; Section Size: 0.375 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.375 | 1379 MPa | 1068.7 MPa | 2 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Rod | Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated (TH04)Source values and qualifiersRockwell C Hardness: 42 HRC (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.375; Section Size: 0.375 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Rockwell C Hardness: 41 HRC (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.375; Section Size: 0.375 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.375 | — | — | — | — | — | 42 HRC41 HRC | VERIFIED |
| Rod | Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated (TH04) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 1344.5 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 3; Section Size: 3 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 999.7 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 3; Section Size: 3 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 4 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 3; Section Size: 3 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 3 | 1344.5 MPa | 999.7 MPa | 4 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Rod | Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated (TH04)Source values and qualifiersRockwell C Hardness: 41 HRC (TYPICAL)Section Size: 3; Section Size: 3 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 41 HRC | VERIFIED |
| Rod | Precipitation Hardened (TF00) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 1254.8 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 3; Section Size: 3 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 896.3 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 3; Section Size: 3 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 3 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 3; Section Size: 3 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 3 | 1254.8 MPa | 896.3 MPa | 3 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Rod | Precipitation Hardened (TF00)Source values and qualifiersRockwell C Hardness: 39 HRC (TYPICAL)Section Size: 3; Section Size: 3 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Fatigue Strength: 379.2 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 3; Section Size: 3 in; 10^8 cycles endurance limitCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 379.2 MPa | 39 HRC | VERIFIED |
| Rod | Precipitation Hardened (TF00) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 1254.8 MPa (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 999.7 MPa (TYPICAL)Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 4 % (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — | — | 1254.8 MPa | 999.7 MPa | 4 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Rod | Precipitation Hardened (TF00)Source values and qualifiersRockwell C Hardness: 39 HRC (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 HRC | VERIFIED |
| Rod | Solution Heat Treated (TB00) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 496.4 MPa (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 137.9 MPa (TYPICAL)Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 20 % (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — | — | 496.4 MPa | 137.9 MPa | 20 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Rod | Solution Heat Treated (TB00)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 65 HRB (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 65 HRB | VERIFIED |
| Rod | Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: Hard (TD04) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 758.4 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.375; Section Size: 0.375 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 517.1 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.375; Section Size: 0.375 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 8 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.375; Section Size: 0.375 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.375 | 758.4 MPa | 517.1 MPa | 8 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Rod | Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: Hard (TD04)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 95 HRB (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.375; Section Size: 0.375 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.375 | — | — | — | — | — | 95 HRB | VERIFIED |
| Rod | Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: Hard (TD04) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 710.2 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 3; Section Size: 3 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 517.1 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 3; Section Size: 3 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 8 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 3; Section Size: 3 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 3 | 710.2 MPa | 517.1 MPa | 8 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Rod | Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: Hard (TD04)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 94 HRB (TYPICAL)Section Size: 3; Section Size: 3 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 94 HRB | VERIFIED |
| Rod | Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: Hard (TD04) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 744.6 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 1; Section Size: 1 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 517.1 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 1; Section Size: 1 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 8 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 1; Section Size: 1 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 1 | 744.6 MPa | 517.1 MPa | 8 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Rod | Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: Hard (TD04)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 95 HRB (TYPICAL)Section Size: 1; Section Size: 1 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 95 HRB | VERIFIED |
| Wire | 1/2 Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated (TH02) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 1379 MPa (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 1275.5 MPa (TYPICAL)Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 1 % (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — | — | 1379 MPa | 1275.5 MPa | 1 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Wire | 1/4 Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated (TH01) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 1310 MPa (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 1206.6 MPa (TYPICAL)Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 2 % (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — | — | 1310 MPa | 1206.6 MPa | 2 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Wire | 3/4 Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated (TH03) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 1447.9 MPa (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 1344.5 MPa (TYPICAL)Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 1 % (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — | — | 1447.9 MPa | 1344.5 MPa | 1 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Wire | Hard and Precipitation Heat Treated (TH04) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 1461.7 MPa (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 1344.5 MPa (TYPICAL)Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 1 % (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — | — | 1461.7 MPa | 1344.5 MPa | 1 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Wire | Precipitation Hardened (TF00) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 1227.3 MPa (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 1103.2 MPa (TYPICAL)Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 3 % (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — | — | 1227.3 MPa | 1103.2 MPa | 3 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Wire | Solution Heat Treated (TB00) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 468.8 MPa (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 193.1 MPa (TYPICAL)Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 35 % (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — | — | 468.8 MPa | 193.1 MPa | 35 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Wire | Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: 1/2 Hard (TD02) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 841.2 MPa (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 689.5 MPa (TYPICAL)Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 5 % (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — | — | 841.2 MPa | 689.5 MPa | 5 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Wire | Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: 1/4 Hard (TD01) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 703.3 MPa (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 565.4 MPa (TYPICAL)Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 10 % (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — | — | 703.3 MPa | 565.4 MPa | 10 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Wire | Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: 3/4 Hard (TD03) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 979.1 MPa (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 827.4 MPa (TYPICAL)Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 2 % (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — | — | 979.1 MPa | 827.4 MPa | 2 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Wire | Solution Heat Treated and Cold Worked: Hard (TD04) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 1048 MPa (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 861.8 MPa (TYPICAL)Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 1 % (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — | — | 1048 MPa | 861.8 MPa | 1 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
Processing & Fabrication Characteristics
Machining, joining, forming, and thermal processing ratings cataloged from the cited authoritative technical reference.
Machinability
Machinability rating: 20% relative to free-cutting brass (C36000 = 100%). Forgeability rating: 40.
Weldability & Joining
Soldering: Good; Brazing: Good; Oxyacetylene Welding: Not Recommended; Gas Shielded Arc Welding: Good; Coated Metal Arc Welding: Good; Spot Weld: Good; Seam Weld: Fair; Butt Weld: Fair
Forming & Cold Working
Capacity for Being Cold Worked: Good. Capacity for Being Hot Formed: Excellent.
Comparable Grades & Cross-References
Carefully classified cross-reference relationships for C17200 Beryllium Copper (Alloy 25). Comparable does not mean equivalent.
| Related Material | Family | Relationship Classification | Metallurgical Notes & Differences | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C17510 Beryllium Copper (Alloy 3) | Copper Alloys | Commonly Compared | C17200 (Alloy 25) is high-strength beryllium copper (1.8-2.0% Be) achieving tensile strengths up to 1400 MPa with 22% IACS conductivity. C17510 (Alloy 3) is high-conductivity BeCu (0.2-0.6% Be, 1.4-2.2% Ni) offering 45-60% IACS conductivity with moderate yield strength (up to 650 MPa).Materials serve different design priorities (e.g. higher strength vs superior corrosion resistance or cost). | VERIFIED | Side-by-Side Compare → |
| C17500 Beryllium Copper (Alloy 10) | Copper Alloys | Commonly Compared | C17200 prioritizes maximum yield strength and hardness (up to 45 HRC), whereas C17500 prioritizes electrical conductivity (45% IACS) with moderate strength.Materials serve different design priorities (e.g. higher strength vs superior corrosion resistance or cost). | VERIFIED | Side-by-Side Compare → |
Sources & Provenance Trail
Reference publications and standards organization registers cited across this material record.
Copper Development Association authoritative technical reference profile for C17200 Beryllium Copper (Alloy 25).
Unified Numbering System (UNS) designation registration register confirming active C17200 status.