Description / Abstract:
Purpose
This specification establishes the requirements for heat
treatment of wrought copper beryllium parts (See 1.2.2 and 8.2.1)
by users or by their vendors or subcontractors.
Application
This specification is applicable to parts made from the
following alloys: UNS C17000, UNS C17200, UNS C17300, UNS C17500,
and UNS C17510 (See 8.4).
The heat treat parameters (temperatures, soaking times, cooling
rates, etc.) used by material producers and forge shops for
qualification of response to heat treatment of their products shall
conform to the requirements of this specification.
Heat treatment of raw material by producers or forge shops shall
be in accordance with the material procurement specification.
While the materials, methods, applications, and processes
described or referenced in this specification may involve the use
of hazardous materials, this specification does not address the
hazards which may be involved in such use. It is the sole
responsibility of the user to ensure familiarity with the safe and
proper use of any hazardous materials and to take necessary
precautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of all
personnel involved.