AMS: 4650, AMS 4530, AMS 4651, AMS 4533, AMS 4535, AMS 4534, ASTM-B-196, QQ-C-530, ASNA 3417, ASNA 6110, NF L-14709

Alloy Description: Copper Beryllium (1.8%)

UK: CuBe2, Alloy 25

EU: (France)Alliage25-CuBe1.9, CuBe2-NFL14721



The “King” of all high-strength Copper Alloys, C17200 (AMS 4590 / AMS 4530) non-magnetic alloy offers the best of all worlds when it comes to engineering requirements. Strength, conductivity, ductility, corrosion resistance, machineability, and form-ability—all rival most any other alloy, Copper or otherwise.

Copper Beryllium Alloys, which get their strength from precipitation heat treating, are used in Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Marine, Electronics, Performance Racing, and Plastic Mold tooling—as well as any market where rigorous performance is required. C17200 applications include large aircraft bearings and bushings, down hole drilling components, valve components, air bag sensors, fire suppression, welding equipment, computer connectors, shielding, springs, gears, plastic mold tooling and electrical switch relays.

Alloy C17200 (AMS 4590 / AMS 4530) Properties & Benefits:

Moderate electrical and thermal conductivity

Excellent for galling resistance

Excellent machineability

Low friction properties

Excellent corrosion and erosion resistance

Non-magnetic

Multiple tempers

Able to anneal and re-age

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