1. Scope
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for plate, sheet, strip, and rolled bar. The following alloys are included:
| Previously | Nominal Composition, % |
| Copper Alloy | Used | | | |
| UNS No. | Designation | Beryllium | Cobalt | Nickel |
| C17500 | Alloy 10 | 0.6 | 2.5 | … |
| C17510 | Alloy 3 or 14 | 0.4 | … | 1.8 | |
1.2 The intent is to provide a system of interchangeable alloys.
1.3 Units—Values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded standard. The values given in brackets are mathematical conversions to SI units, which are provided for information only.
1.4 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test methods described in this specification:
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
B194 Specification for Copper-Beryllium Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar
B248 Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar
B601 Classification for Temper Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys--Wrought and Cast
B846 Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials
E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS)
Keywords
C17500; C17510; C71700; copper-beryllium; copper plate; copper rolled bar; copper strip ; flat product; Copper alloy plate/sheet/strip/rolled bar--specifications; Copper-beryllium alloys--specifications; Copper-nickel alloys--specifications; UNS C17500 (beryllium copper); UNS C17510 (beryllium copper)
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 77.150.30 (Copper products)
DOI: 10.1520/B0534-96
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