QBe0.6-2.5(UNS C17500 beryllium copper is the most commonly utilized Copper Beryllium alloy and is notable for its highest strength and hardness compared to commercial copper alloys. C17500 alloy contains appr. 0.7% of beryllium, Co 2.5% and achieves its ultimate tensile strength can exceed1000MPa, while the hardness approaches Rockwell C40. Meanwhile, the electrical conductivity is a minimum of 45% IACS in the fully aged condition.C17500 also exhibits exceptional resistance to stress relaxation at elevated temperatures.

Typical Application for C17500 Beryllium Copper Alloys:
Electrical Industry: Electrode,Electrical Switch and Relay Blades, Fuse Clips, Switch Parts, Relay parts, Connectors, Spring Connectors, Contact Bridges, Belleville Washers, Navigational Instruments, Clips
Fasteners: Washers, Fasteners, Lock Washers, Retaining Rings, Roll Pins, Screws, Bolts
Industrial: Pumps, Springs, Electrochemical, Shafts, Non Sparking Safety Tools, Flexible Metal Hose, Housings for Instruments, Bearings, Bushings, Valve Seats, Valve Stems, Diaphragms, Springs, Welding Equipment, Rolling Mill Parts, Spline Shafts, Pump Parts, Valves, Bourdon Tubes, Wear Plates on Heavy Equipment, Bellows