Beryllium Copper 173 Round, Flat & Cut-to-Length Wire
Strong, conductive, machinable
Stainless Steel Products supplies Beryllium Copper 173 alloy in round wire, flat wire, cut to length for the performance you need for the most demanding uses.
Attributes
Beryllium Copper 173 alloy is one of the most popular copper alloys, and offers a long list of benefits when made into wire:
- Free machining alloy
- High strength and stiffness
- Durable
- Conductive
- High corrosion resistance
- Good soldering and brazing
Having the right blend
Beryllium Copper 173 alloy is a mixture of copper, beryllium, lead, and trace amounts of other materials. Beryllium Copper 173 alloy is composed of:
| Copper | 97.0 |
| Beryllium | 1.80 - 2.00 |
| Lead | 0.20 - 0.60 |
| Cobalt | 1.0, max |
*This is for information purposes only. Actual numbers may vary.
Mechanical
| Material Category | Non-ferrous | |
| Resistivity | 6.90E-06 | ohm-cm |
| Electrical conductivity | 22% | IACS |
| Thermal conductivity | 115 | w/m-°k |
| Machine index | 50% | |
| Hardness | B95 | Rockwell B |
| Density | 8250 | kg/m3 |
| Yield strength | 1240-1410 | MPa |
| Ultimate strength | 1310-1590 | MPa |
| Poissons ratio | 0.3 | |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 128 | GPa |
| Specific heat | 420 | J/kg°C |
| Annealing temperature | 760-790 | °C |
| Solidus | 865 | °C |
| Liquidus | 980 | °C |
*This is for information purposes only. Actual numbers may vary.
Supplying the wire you need
Wire made from Beryllium Copper 173 alloy has many uses in many industries. Today, Beryllium Copper 173 alloy wire is widely used in the electronic component, spring manufactuirng,, fastener, hardware, marine, valve, and pump industries. Wire manufactured from Beryllium Copper 173 can be used for:
- Free machinnig alloy
- High strength and stiffness
- Durable
- Conductive
- High corrosion resistance
- Good soldering and brazing
Delivering the best Beryllium Copper 173 alloy wire
Since 1995, Stainless Steel Products has developed and delivered high-performing, long-lasting Beryllium Copper 173 alloy wire.
Stainless Steel Products has the experience, expertise and equipment to provide the Beryllium Copper 173 alloy round wire, flat wire, cut to length you require.
Experience
- Operating since 1995
- Supply and serve industries and manufacturers across the globe
Expertise
- Dedicated engineering assistance from a worldwide network of technical professionals
- Keen attention to detail in all manufacturing phases
- Superior customer service
- Expedient, timely delivery
Equipment
- Headquartered in the United States of America
- Utilize rolling mills, drawing, spooling and coiling equipment.
- In-house round and flat wire cleaning available
- Expansive inventory of materials in stock for quick shipment
Materials
Ferrous or non-ferrous, we work with most alloys available on the market today. Below is a list by major alloy family class:
Industries We Serve
SSP works with all major industries on various product applications. Take advantage of our breadth of knowledge on a wide variety of specifications and requirements!