BE2044 Beryllium Copper Wire, BeCu

Catalog No.	BE2044
Material	Beryllium Copper
Component	Be: 1.8-2.0%
Tensile Strength	60-220 ksi
Yield Strength	28-205 ksi
Standard	B197

Stanford Advanced Materials has been a preeminent international supplier of copper and copper alloy products worldwide for over two decades. We provide high-quality beryllium copper in the form of sheet, strip, foil, etc.

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Description of Beryllium Copper Wire

Beryllium Copper (BeCu) Wire is a high-performance copper alloy wire known for its exceptional strength, electrical conductivity, and corrosion resistance. With 1.8% to 2.0% beryllium content, this wire combines the flexibility of copper with the durability of high-strength alloys, making it ideal for demanding applications in electronics, aerospace, and industrial engineering.

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Specifications of Beryllium Copper Wire

Mechanical and Electrical Properties of Copper Beryllium Wire

Alloy	Temper	Tensile Strength (ksi)	Yield Strength 0.2% offset (ksi)	Elongation Percent (note 3)	Fatigue - Strength (ksi)	HARDNESS			Electrical Conductivity(% IACS)
						Diamond Pyramid	Rockwell
						Diamond Pyramid	B or C	Superficial
25 C17200	A Dead Soft (TB00)	60-76	28-36	35-65	30-35	90-144	B45-78	30T46-67	15-19
	A Planished (TB00)	60-78	30-55	35-60	30-35	90-144	B45-78	30T46-67	15-19
	1/4 H (TD01)	75-88	60-80	20-45	31-36	121-1 85	B68-90	30T62-75	15-19
	1/2 H (TD02)	85-100	75-95	12-30	32-38	176-216	B88-96	30174-79	15-19
	H (TD04)	100-120	90-115	2-18	35-39	216-287	B96-102	30179-83	15-19
	AT (TF 00)	165-195	140-175	3-15	40-45	353-413	C36-42	30N56-62	22-28
	1/4 HT (TH01)	175-205	150-185	3-10	40-45	353-424	C36-43	30N56-63	22-28
	1/2 HT (TH02)	185-215	160-195	1-8	42-47	373-435	C38-44	30N58-63	22-28
	HT (TH04)	190-220	165-205	1-6	45-50	373-446	C38-45	30N58-65	22-28
190 C17200	AM (TM00)	100-110	70-95	16-30	40-45	210-251	B95-C23	30N37-44	17-28
	1/4 HM (TM01)	110-120	80-110	15-25	41-47	2311271	C20-26	30N41-47	17-28
	1/2 HMIIMO2)	120-135	95-125	12-22	42-48	250-301	C23-30	30N44-51	17-28
	HM (TM04)	135-150	110-135	9-20	45-52	285-343	C28-35	30N48-55	17-28
	SHM (TM05)	150-160	125-140	9-18	47-55	309-363	C31-37	30N52-56	17-28
	XHM (TM06)	155-175	135-170	4-15	50-57	317-378	C32-38	30N52-58	17-28
	XHMS (TM08)	175-190	150-180	3-12	50-60	325-413	C33-42	30N53-62	17-28
174 C17410	3/4HT (TH02)	95-115	80-100	10-20	40-45	180-230	B89-98	30175-82	50 min
174 C17410	HT (TH04)	110-130	100-120	7-17	40-45	210-278	B95-102	30T79-30N48	45-60
3 C17510	AT (TF 00)	100-130	80-100	10-25	38-44	195-275	B92-100	30177-82	45-60
3 C17510	HT (TH04)	110-135	95-120	8-20	42-47	216-287	B95-102	30179-83	48-60
174 C17410	HT	135-153	138-158	1 min.	35-140	-	-	-	44 min.
174 C17410	HT (TH04)	110-130	100-120	7-17	40-45	210-278	B95-102	30T79-30N48	45-60
3 C17510	AT (TF 00)	100-130	80-100	10-25	38-44	195-275	B92-100	30177-82	45-60
3 C17510	HT (TH04)	110-135	95-120	8-20	42-47	216-287	B95-102	30179-83	48-60
Alloy 390 C017460	HT	135-153	138-158	1 min.	35-140	-	-	-	44 min.

Applications of Beryllium Copper Wire

- Plastic Molds & Tooling
- Electronic Springs & Connectors
- Oil & Gas Equipment Components
- Automotive Powertrain Components
- Undersea & Marine Telecom Components

Packing of Beryllium Copper Wire

Our Beryllium Copper Wires are clearly tagged and labeled externally to ensure efficient identification and quality control. Great care is taken to avoid any damage which might be caused during storage or transportation.

FAQs

Q1. What is Beryllium Copper Wire?

Beryllium Copper Wire is a high-performance copper alloy wire containing a small percentage of beryllium (usually 0.5% to 2.0%). It combines the excellent conductivity of copper with the strength and hardness of beryllium, making it ideal for applications requiring high strength, electrical conductivity, and resistance to wear and corrosion.

Q2. What are the key benefits of Beryllium Copper Wire?

High Strength & Hardness: Comparable to steel after heat treatment, it is ideal for applications that require durable and strong materials.
Excellent Electrical & Thermal Conductivity: It is perfect for electrical connectors, contacts, and precision circuits.
Corrosion & Wear Resistance: It performs well in harsh environmental conditions, including marine and industrial applications.

Q3. How is Beryllium Copper Wire different from regular copper wire?

Unlike standard copper wire, Beryllium Copper Wire has enhanced strength, durability, and corrosion resistance due to the addition of beryllium. It also retains good electrical conductivity while being more resistant to fatigue, wear, and stress.