If you are not familiar with beryllium copper, it is a very versatile alloy that is desired for its various uses and industrial applications. It is known for its shortened name BeCu and is a very valuable product. If you are wondering why beryllium copper scrap is sought-after by many scrappers, here are the top five impressive properties of BeCu:

High Tensile Strength

Due to its great strength, BeCu is commonly used in cryogenic equipment even at lower temperatures. Its tensile strength comes in varying levels, depending on its specific content. 

Electrical and Thermal Conductivity

Beryllium copper scrap can be abundantly found in electrical construction sites because BeCu is widely used as a material for electrical connectors, telecommunication components, and computer parts. This is because of its great electrical and thermal conductivity and its alloy is non-magnetic and non-sparking. 

High Corrosion Resistance

Just like a few selected metals, BeCu is also very resistant to corrosion, making it an ideal option for making electronic devices as well as for automotive powertrain parts, marine and underwater telecommunication elements. 

Versatile Hardness

In addition to the above properties, BeCu is also popularly known to be one of the most versatile metals when it comes to versatility. In fact, beryllium copper scrap can be easily hardened or softened as desired by using various heat treatment processes. If properly heated, it turns into one of the hardest and strongest among its different alloys. It can still be very hard without losing its other desirable properties like thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance. 

Excellent Machinability

Finally, BeCu is well known for its great machinability, meaning it can be formed, shaped, and machined quite easily. Once softened, it can be formed into various shapes while retaining it after heat treatment to achieve the required hardness. 

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