Semih Metals, located in Istanbul, Turkey, has earned a solid reputation as a reliable manufacturer and supplier of top-notch Beryllium Chromium Copper Bars and Rods. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, this company serves a variety of industries that need high-performance copper alloys. These bars and rods are celebrated for their impressive strength, excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, and remarkable resistance to wear and fatigue, all while adhering to strict global standards. Semih Metals prides itself on precision in production, timely deliveries, and ensuring customer satisfaction, making them a dependable partner for businesses in search of durable and versatile copper-based solutions for challenging engineering and industrial tasks.
Beryllium Chromium Copper Bars and Rods are primarily made of copper, enhanced with small yet impactful amounts of beryllium and chromium. This special blend gives them outstanding hardness, strength, and wear resistance, while still maintaining good electrical and thermal conductivity. They boast high tensile strength, low creep, and excellent fatigue resistance, making them perfect for heavy-duty applications. Their unique composition ensures they resist deformation under stress and have a long service life. With their superior mechanical performance, these copper alloys strike the perfect balance between conductivity and durability, making them ideal for critical engineering, electrical, and aerospace applications.
Standard & Material | CDA 110 ETP, ASTM B124, ASTM B152, ASTM B187, ASTM B188, ASTM B272 |
HOLLOW RODS | Min Bore Size 20 mm and Max OD 100 mm |
ROUND RODS | 8mm To 100 mm |
HEX | 10mm To 60mm |
SQUARE | 10mm To 60mm |
FLAT | 10mm Min Thickness and max Width 120mm |
BILLETS | Up to 200 mm |
INGOTS | As per Specification |
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Cu |
O |
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Min/Max |
99.90 min |
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Nominals |
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0.04 |
Product Property | US Customary | Metric |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 9.4 · 10 6? per °F (68-212 F) | 16.9 · 10 6? per °C (20-100 C) |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 9.6 · 10 6? per °F (68-392 F) | 17.3 · 10 6? per °C (20-200 C) |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 9.8 · 10 6? per °F (68-572 F) | 17.6 · 10 6? per °C (20-300 C) |
Density | 0.322 lb/in3 @ 68 F | 8.91 gm/cm3 @ 20 C |
Electrical Conductivity | 101%IACS @ 68 F | 0.591 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C |
Electrical Resistivity | 10.3 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F | 1.71 microhm-cm @ 20 C |
Melting Point Liquid US | 1981 F | 1083 C |
Melting Point Solid US | 1949 F | 1065 C |
Modulas of Elasticity in Tension | 17000 ksi | 117000 MPa |
Modulas of Rigidity | 6400 ksi | 44130 MPa |
Specific Gravity | 8.91 | 8.91 |
Specific Heat Capacity | 0.092 Btu/lb/ °F at 68 F | 393.5 J/kg · °K at 293 K |
Thermal Conductivity | 226.0 Btu · ft/(hr · Ft2 · °F) at 68 F | 391.1W/m · °K at 20 C |
End Product | Specification |
Bar | ASME SB133, ASTM B152, SAE J461, J463 |
Bar, Bus | ASTM B187 |
Bar, Forging | ASTM B124 |
Rod | ASME SB133, MILITARY MIL-C-12166, SAE J461, J463 |
Rod, Bus | ASTM B187 |
Yes, Beryllium Chromium Copper bars and rods can be used at high temperatures due to their excellent thermal conductivity, strength, and stability.
Choose the right Beryllium Chromium Copper bars by considering application needs, grade, temperature tolerance, dimensions, corrosion resistance, and supplier quality.
Yes, Beryllium Chromium Copper bars are recyclable and retain their properties effectively after recycling.
These Beryllium Chromium Copper Bars and Rods are in high demand across various industries that require exceptional strength and conductivity. They are commonly used in aerospace components, resistance welding electrodes, and electrical connectors where precision and reliability are crucial. Their wear resistance makes them suitable for tooling, die-casting inserts, and parts for heavy-duty machinery. In the electronics sector, they find applications in circuit breakers, switchgear, and semiconductor equipment. Moreover, their high fatigue strength and durability make them valuable in automotive and defense applications. With such a wide range of uses, these copper alloys are essential materials in high-performance environments.






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