Beryllium Copper Wire

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General Information
Material		Material Properties			Maximum Working Temp.	Ultimate Tensile Range (ksi min)	Modulus of Elasticity	Approx. Design % of Ultimate Tensile (torsional)	Common Sizes (inches)
Beryllium Copper Wire ASTM B197		Cold drawn. Good electrical conductivity. Good corrosion resistance.			400°F	230/150	(E)18.5 (G)7.2	45%	.010" to .468"
Wire Sizes (Diameter in Inches)
.010	.0113	.0126	.014	.016	.020	.025	.028	.032	.035
.040	.045	.050	.051	.052	.055	.057	.060	.064	.072
.080	.085	.093	.095	.099	.125	.156	.1645	.187	.468

Comments
Beryllium Copper has several temper designations. The application determines which temper to use. Contact a Suhm representative for details.

This data is provided as a reference guide only and is not intended for design purposes. Strength values and sizes are subject to change. Please check with a Suhm Spring representative for confirmation.