173 Product Guide

Applications | Specifications | Mechanical and Chemical Data | Tolerances

Overview

Beryllium Copper 173 offers excellent corrosion resistance, workability, and formability. It is also easy to machine. 173 is especially useful in environments that require high strength, fatigue resistance, wear resistance, and electrical conductivity. It is typically used in contact bridges, electrical switches, electric motor components, other electronic components, washers, screws, bolts, other fasteners, shafts, pump parts, valves, non-sparking safety tools, springs, bellows, welding equipment, tubing, and firing pins.

Common Trade Names

UNS C17300, CDA 173, C173, ISO CuBe2Pb, Alloy M25

Other Resources

Safety Data Sheet | Weight Calculator | Mill Test Reports

Products

173 Round Bar

Applications

• Springs
• Flexible Metal Hose
• Retaining Rings
• Bushings
• Valves
• Navigational Equipment
• Non-Sparking Safety Tools
• Firing Pins
• Electrical Components

Specifications