ASTM B870 : 02

Standard Specification for Copper-Beryllium Alloy Forgings and Extrusions Alloys (UNS Nos. C17500 and C17510)

Standard Details

1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for copper-beryllium alloy forgings and extrusions. The following alloys are specified:

Copper Alloy UNS No.	Nominal Composition, %
Beryllium	Cobalt	Nickel
C17500	0.59	2.6
C17510	0.40		1.8

1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units, which are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3 The following safety hazard caveat pertains to Sections 10 and 11 of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.