Nickel Beryllium 360
UNS N00360
Precipitation-hardenable Ni-Be alloy offering high strength, hardness and corrosion resistance, cast or wrought into springs and precision instrument components where non-magnetic, non-sparking properties matter.
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Values for the AT condition
Nickel Beryllium 360 tempers and conditions
Nickel Beryllium 360 is supplied in 5 conditions, soft to hard. AT is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
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| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Solution annealed | Softest supply condition — pick it when parts must be deep drawn, coiled or heavily formed before age hardening. | 340 | 760 | 35 | 175 HB | 5 % IACS |
Hardened | Cold-rolled/drawn strip and wire with moderate strength and springiness for parts that will not be age hardened. | 970 | 1,140 | 6 | 33 HRC | 5 % IACS |
ATDefault solution annealed and age hardened | The standard high-strength condition: form in A temper, then age (~500 °C) for HRC ~50 with good ductility retained. | 1,240 | 1,650 | 7 | 52 HRC | 7 % IACS |
cold worked and age hardened | Maximum-strength temper for flat springs, diaphragms and non-sparking tools where >1800 MPa and HRC 55+ are needed and ductility is secondary. | 1,520 | 1,830 | 3 | 56 HRC | 7 % IACS |
TD04 and precipitation hardened | Cold-rolled hard then precipitation aged — peak strength and hardness temper of Ni-Be 360 for springs, bushings and non-sparking tooling. | 1,650 | 1,900 | 3 | 57 HRC | 7 % IACS |
What is Nickel Beryllium 360?
Precipitation-hardenable Ni-Be alloy offering high strength, hardness and corrosion resistance, cast or wrought into springs and precision instrument components where non-magnetic, non-sparking properties matter. Nickel Beryllium 360 has a density of 8.26 g/cm³ (0.298 lb/in³), lighter than 57% of nickel alloy grades. It melts at 1,300°C (2,372 °F). Nickel Beryllium 360 has a yield strength of 1,240 MPa (180 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,650 MPa (239 ksi) — stronger than 99% of nickel alloy grades. Elongation at break is 7% and the elastic modulus is 207 GPa (30 Msi).
What is Nickel Beryllium 360 used for?
- oilfield connector springs
- precision instrument parts
- non-sparking tools
- surgical instruments
Advantages
- High strength — 1,240 MPa (180 ksi), better than 99% of nickel alloy grades
- Polishes to a fine finish — 80/100, better than 97% of nickel alloy grades
- Conducts heat well — 48 W/m·K (27.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 96% of nickel alloy grades
- High electrical conductivity — 7 % IACS, better than 94% of nickel alloy grades
Limitations
- High embodied carbon — 22 kg CO₂/kg, worse than 99% of nickel alloy grades
- Limited service temperature — 400°C (752 °F), worse than 94% of nickel alloy grades
- Limited ductility — 7%, worse than 88% of nickel alloy grades
- Needs corrosion protection — 65/100, worse than 85% of nickel alloy grades
- Limited formability — 12/100, worse than 83% of nickel alloy grades
Nickel Beryllium 360 properties
Typical room-temperature values for Nickel Beryllium 360-AT; bars are the position among nickel alloy grades.
Physical3
Nickel Beryllium 360 has a density of 8.26 g/cm³ (0.298 lb/in³), lighter than 57% of nickel alloy grades. It melts at 1,300°C (2,372 °F).
Mechanical14
Nickel Beryllium 360 has a yield strength of 1,240 MPa (180 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,650 MPa (239 ksi) — stronger than 99% of nickel alloy grades. Elongation at break is 7% and the elastic modulus is 207 GPa (30 Msi).
Thermal6
Nickel Beryllium 360 is rated for continuous service to 400°C (752 °F). It conducts heat at 48 W/m·K (27.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 96% of nickel alloy grades. Thermal expansion is 13.2 µm/m·K (7.33 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
Nickel Beryllium 360 conducts electricity at 7 % IACS, better than 94% of nickel alloy grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is good (65/100), worse than 85% of nickel alloy grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of Nickel Beryllium 360 takes about 320 MJ of energy and emits 22 kg of CO₂ — more than 99% of nickel alloy grades. Typical recycled content is 20%.
Manufacturability8
Nickel Beryllium 360's machinability is poor (22/100, better than 64% of nickel alloy grades); weldability fair (35/100); formability not recommended (12/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the nickel alloy family
Yield strength against density for every nickel alloy grade FabDigit runs. Nickel Beryllium 360 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with Nickel Beryllium 360
Is Nickel Beryllium 360 easy to machine?
Machine in the annealed temper where possible; in the aged HRC 50+ condition use carbide/CBN, rigid setups, low speeds and full wet extraction — beryllium-bearing dust and mist are a health hazard.
Can Nickel Beryllium 360 be welded?
Fusion welding is difficult (BeO film, hot-cracking) — prefer resistance/spot or electron-beam welding under local exhaust, and re-age after joining.
Can Nickel Beryllium 360 be formed, bent or molded?
Form, coil or draw in the A (annealed) temper and then age-harden; HT material is essentially unformable and can only take small radii.
Nickel Beryllium 360 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Beprecipitation-hardening element (NiBe phase) | 1.85 – 2.05 | 1.95 |
| Tigrain refiner / ageing response | 0.4 – 0.6 | 0.5 |
| C | ≤ 0.1 | |
| Others (total)Fe, Cu, Si, etc. | ≤ 0.5 | |
| Nibalance (~97 %) | balance |
What surface finishes work on Nickel Beryllium 360?
Not anodizable; degrease and passivate, or apply electroless nickel/gold plating for contacts; the aged alloy polishes to a bright, hard, non-sparking surface.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on nickel alloy parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Plating
Thermal Spray
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Nickel Beryllium 360 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- UNS
- N00360
How much does Nickel Beryllium 360 cost?
Nickel Beryllium 360 is a high-cost nickel alloy ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Nickel Beryllium 360 — frequently asked
What is Nickel Beryllium 360 used for?
Nickel Beryllium 360 is typically used for oilfield connector springs, precision instrument parts, non-sparking tools and surgical instruments. In short: highest-strength nickel spring alloy; non-magnetic, non-sparking; beryllium dust controls required.
What is the yield strength of Nickel Beryllium 360?
Nickel Beryllium 360 has a typical yield strength of 1,240 MPa (180 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,650 MPa (239 ksi) — stronger than 99% of nickel alloy grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 5 listed tempers.
Is Nickel Beryllium 360 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (22/100, better than 64% of nickel alloy grades). Machine in the annealed temper where possible; in the aged HRC 50+ condition use carbide/CBN, rigid setups, low speeds and full wet extraction — beryllium-bearing dust and mist are a health hazard.
Can Nickel Beryllium 360 be welded?
With care — weldability is rated fair (35/100). Fusion welding is difficult (BeO film, hot-cracking) — prefer resistance/spot or electron-beam welding under local exhaust, and re-age after joining.
What surface finishes work on Nickel Beryllium 360?
Not anodizable; degrease and passivate, or apply electroless nickel/gold plating for contacts; the aged alloy polishes to a bright, hard, non-sparking surface.
Can Nickel Beryllium 360 be formed, bent or molded?
Form, coil or draw in the A (annealed) temper and then age-harden; HT material is essentially unformable and can only take small radii.
What is the maximum service temperature of Nickel Beryllium 360?
Nickel Beryllium 360 is rated for continuous use to about 400°C (752 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between Nickel Beryllium 360-AT and Nickel Beryllium 360-A?
AT is the default condition — the standard high-strength condition: form in A temper, then age (~500 °C) for HRC ~50 with good ductility retained. A: softest supply condition — pick it when parts must be deep drawn, coiled or heavily formed before age hardening. Yield strength is 1,240 MPa in AT versus 340 MPa in A.
How much does Nickel Beryllium 360 cost?
Nickel Beryllium 360 is a high-cost nickel alloy ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- Nickel Beryllium Alloy 360 (UNS N03360) data sheet — Materion / Brush Wellman (2021)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys and Special-Purpose Materials — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 13B — Corrosion: Materials — ASM International (2005)
- ASTM B534 / UNS N03360 nickel-beryllium alloy designations — ASTM International (2019)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.