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Alloy 165

Copper Beryllium Alloys

Alloy 165

Alloy 165 UNS Number C17000

Alloy 165 by Materion Brush Performance Alloys contains less beryllium than Alloy 25, which in its age hardened condition attains the highest strength and hardness of any commercial copper base alloy. This alloy provides strength, is non-magnetic and has good corrosion resistance.  Alloy 165 is similar to Alloy 25 and may be substituted when strength is less demanding.

Markets and Applications for Alloy 165

Undersea Repeater Housings

Alloy 165 Chemical Composition

Beryllium – 1.60-1.85%
Nickel and cobalt – 0.20% min
Nickel, cobalt and iron – 0.6% max
Copper - balance

Alloy 165 Physical Properties

Elastic Modulus - 19 x 106 psi (131 Gpa)
Density - 0.304 lb/in3  (8.41 g/cm3)
Poisson's Ratio -   0.3 
Relative Magnetic Permeability - <1.01
Electrical Conductivity – 22-30% IACS (12.8-17.5 MS/m)
Thermal Conductivity 70°F / 20°C - 60 BTU/ft•hr•°F (105 W/m•K)
Thermal Conductivity 200°F / 100°C - 75 BTU/ft•hr•°F (130 W/m•K)
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion - 9.7 ppm/°F   (17.5 ppm/°C)
Specific Heat  (Heat Capacity) 70°F / 20°C - 0.086 BTU/lb•°F  (360 J/kg K)
Specific Heat  (Heat Capacity) 200°F / 100°C - 0.097 BTU/lb•°F  (406 J/kg K)
Melting Range -  1600 - 1800 °F  (870 - 980 °C)

Alloy 165 Mechanical Properties

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

Available Forms, Sizes and Tolerances ofAlloy 165

Alloy 165 is available in wrought product forms in annealed and aged tempers.  See data sheet for sizes and tolerances.
Rod
Bar
Tube
Plate
Forgings and Extrusions

Applicable Specifications & Standards for Alloy 165

Rod and Bar - ASTM B 196, SAE J 461, SAE J 463, RWMA Class 4

Tube - SAE J 461, SAE J 463, RWMA Class 4

Plate - ASTM B 194, SAE J 461, SAE J 463, RWMA Class 4, JIS H 3130

Forgings & Extrusions - ASTM B 570, SAE J 461, SAE J 463, RWMA Class 4

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