Alloy 10

Alloy 10  UNS Number C17500

Alloy 10 by ALB-ALLOY Performance Alloys combines moderate yieldstrength, up to 140 ksi, with electrical and thermal conductivityfrom 45 to 60 percent of pure copper.

Markets and Applications for Alloy 10

Appliance
Automotive
DataCom/Telecom
Energy
Rotor Wedges
Typical applications include high reliability spring contacts forswitches and relays.

Alloy 10 Chemical Composition

Beryllium – 0.4-0.7%
Cobalt - 2.4-2.7%
Copper - balance

Alloy 10 Physical Properties

Elastic Modulus - 20 x 106 psi  (138 Gpa)
Density - 0.319 lb/in3  (8.83 g/cm3)
Poisson''s Ratio -  0.3
Relative Magnetic Permeability -  <1.01
Electrical Conductivity -  45-60% IACS (26.2-34.9MS/m) 
Thermal Conductivity 70°F / 20°C - 115 BTU/ft•hr•°F (200W/m•K)
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion - 9.8 ppm/°F   (17.6ppm/°C)
Specific Heat (Heat Capacity) 70°F / 20°C - 0.08BTU/lb•°F (335 J/kg K)
Specific Heat (Heat Capacity) 200°F / 100°C - 0.091 BTU/lb•°F (381 J/kg K)
Melting Range - 1850-1930°F  (1010 - 1050 °C)

Alloy 10 Mechanical Properties

Mechanical properties may vary by product size, form andtemper.  Please see individual data sheets for values.

Available Forms, Sizes of Alloy 10

Alloy 10 is available in strip, wire, rod, bar, tube, plate,forgings, and extrusions.  See data sheet for sizes andtolerances.
Bar
Plate
Rod
Tube 
Wire
Forgings andExtrusions