AMPCOLOY® 83

Description

AMPCOLOY® 83 is a premium beryllium copper alloy recognized for its outstanding mechanical and physical properties. With approximately 1.9% beryllium, it delivers high strength, hardness, and wear resistance, while maintaining very good thermal and electrical conductivity. These combined attributes make it an ideal choice for a broad range of demanding applications.

Manufacturing process

Extruded

Extruded

Forged

Forged

Available in

Plate

Plate

Round

Round

Key Features

Key Features

  • Highest hardness & strength of all AMPCOLOY® alloys
  • Good thermal & electrical conductivity
  • Corrosion & wear resistant
  • Spark resistant & ATEX certified
  • Hydrogen compatible according to DIN EN ISO 17081
  • Good machinability & coatability, easy to polish & weld repairable
  • Forged or extruded to achieve best physical properties
  • Recommended max. Operating Temperature: 300°C*

*Note: This value is provided for information purposes only. For a detailed assessment, please contact our engineering team to evaluate your specific application conditions.

Applications

Applications

  • Cooling plates & inserts for the plastic molding & blow molding industry
  • Mechanically highly stressed electrical conductive components
  • Butt welding, flash butt welding & various welding electrodes
  • Applications in hydrogen atmosphere
  • Anti-spatter welding fixtures
  • Spark resistance applications

Mechanical Properties Composition

These are nominal values as these tables are used for comparative purposes. If specific figures are required, please go to the product page and download the technical data sheets for exact specs.

D kg/dm3 Rm Mpa Rp0,2 Mpa A5 % HBW W/m·K IACS
8.2613101000536010622%

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Documents Download

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AMPCOLOY® 83 Technical Datasheet Download
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AMPCOLOY® 83 Technical Datasheet US Download
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Material Selection Guide Download
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