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Copper-beryllium alloy

Scope note

Alloy of copper and beryllium containing usually not more than 3% beryllium. The alloy has a bronzelike, crystalline structure and is unsurpassed in its ability to withstand fatigue, wear, and corrosion and in its electrical conductivity at high temperatures.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000133739

Broader Terms used

copper alloy

Created

13yrs ago

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