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Easy-To-Machine 173 Beryllium Copper Rods
- Yield Strength: 50,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B80 (Medium)
- Temper: TD04 (Hard)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Specifications Met: ASTM B196
With the addition of lead, this beryllium copper alloy forms small chips that won’t clog machines when it’s drilled or cut, so it is ideal for automated production lines. Adding beryllium to a copper base makes a normally soft copper strong and rigid. This alloy is also nonsparking and nonmagnetic. It is often used in hazardous areas such as mines and oil rigs, as well as in navigational tools, computers, and high-wear molds. Even with these other elements mixed in, this alloy still allows electric currents to pass, just like copper, but without deforming thanks to that added strength. It resists corrosion in marine environments, however it may form a green patina when exposed to oxygen and oxides.
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| 3/16" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | |||
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| 1/4" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | |||
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| 7/16" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | |||
| 1/2" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | |||
| 5/8" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 0000000 |