Title :
A high performance beryllium copper alloy for magnet applications
Author :
Ratka, John O. ; Spiegelberg, William D.
Author_Institution :
Brush Wellman Inc., Cleveland, OH, USA
fDate :
7/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Although beryllium copper alloy UNS C17510 has been in commercial use for many years, recent advances in metallurgical processing have led to a version that has demonstrated improved performance. The alloy´s combination of strength and electrical conductivity allow it to withstand forces from high magnetic fields as well. Or better than other alloy or composite systems. It is produced as large plate, thin sheet, shaped wire and in other forms, and it offers versatility and dimensional stability in fabrication and service. This paper summarizes results of recent characterizations of mechanical properties, physical attributes, and fabrication characteristics of interest to magnet designers and users
Keywords :
beryllium alloys; copper alloys; magnets; UNS C17510; composite systems; dimensional stability; electrical conductivity; fabrication characteristics; high magnetic field forces; high performance Be-Cu alloy; large plate; magnet applications; mechanical properties; metallurgical processing; physical attributes; shaped wire; strength; thin sheet; versatility; Brushes; Copper alloys; Equations; Fabrication; Magnetic fields; Magnetic materials; Mechanical factors; Stability; Temperature; Thermal conductivity;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
