What is beryllium copper worth?

The Platts Metals Week published prices for selected beryllium products were as follows: BCMA, $160 per pound of contained beryllium; beryllium copper alloy strip, $9.95 per pound; and beryllium copper casting ingot $6.40 per pound.

Is it safe to Machine beryllium copper?

Copper beryllium in solid form and as contained in finished products presents no special health risks. Most manufacturing operations, conducted properly on well-main- tained equipment, are capable of safely processing copper beryllium containing materials.

Does beryllium copper tarnish?

At room temperature, copper beryllium forms a thin tarnish layer. At the higher temperatures associated with heat treating, heavy oxide layers can occur. These oxides can interfere with subsequent surface operations such as plating or soldering.

Is beryllium worth anything?

Beryllium scrap has a market value ranging from about $8 to$18 per pound, depending upon the nature of the scrap.

Is beryllium copper hazardous?

Copper beryllium (CuBe), in solid form and as contained in finished products, presents no special health risks. The inhalation of dusts, fumes, or mists containing beryllium can cause a serious lung condition in some individuals.

Can you grind beryllium copper?

Beryllium is everywhere. But you should never grind any metal to a fine powder and breathe it in. Offering a highly conductive alternative, Performance Alloys produces a beryllium-free copper alloy for mold component fabrication.

Is beryllium copper harder than steel?

The strength of heat-treated beryllium copper alloys is comparable to the strength of some steel alloys; however, steel is inferior to beryllium copper in respect of corrosion resistance and thermal conductivity and electrical conductivity.

Is beryllium copper corrosion resistant?

Also beryllium copper has a better corrosion resistance against seawater than aluminum bronze or copper nickel. Therefore, beryllium copper is an ideal material when corrosion resistance and mechanical strength are required at the same time.