Nickel Beryllium 360-A (Solution annealed)
Temper
UNS N00360
Softest supply condition — pick it when parts must be deep drawn, coiled or heavily formed before age hardening.
Values for the A condition
Other Nickel Beryllium 360 tempers and conditions
Nickel Beryllium 360 is listed in 5 conditions; see the grade overview at Nickel Beryllium 360.
Compare all 5 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AThis page 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-A?
Nickel Beryllium 360-A is Nickel Beryllium 360 in the A temper — softest supply condition — pick it when parts must be deep drawn, coiled or heavily formed before age hardening. Nickel Beryllium 360-A has a yield strength of 340 MPa (49.3 ksi) and a tensile strength of 760 MPa (110 ksi) — weaker than 63% of nickel alloy grades. Elongation at break is 35% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi). Nickel Beryllium 360-A 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). AT is the default condition FabDigit quotes; A is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Easy to machine — 35/100, better than 97% of nickel alloy grades
- Conducts heat well — 30 W/m·K (17.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 93% of nickel alloy grades
- High electrical conductivity — 5 % IACS, better than 93% of nickel alloy grades
Limitations
- Limited service temperature — 350°C (662 °F), worse than 96% of nickel alloy grades
- Needs corrosion protection — 62/100, worse than 87% of nickel alloy grades
- High embodied carbon — 15 kg CO₂/kg, worse than 87% of nickel alloy grades
Nickel Beryllium 360-A properties
Typical room-temperature values for Nickel Beryllium 360-A; 35 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are Nickel Beryllium 360 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among nickel alloy grades.
Physical3
Nickel Beryllium 360-A 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-A has a yield strength of 340 MPa (49.3 ksi) and a tensile strength of 760 MPa (110 ksi) — weaker than 63% of nickel alloy grades. Elongation at break is 35% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi).
Thermal6
Nickel Beryllium 360-A is rated for continuous service to 350°C (662 °F). It conducts heat at 30 W/m·K (17.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 93% of nickel alloy grades. Thermal expansion is 13.5 µm/m·K (7.5 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
Nickel Beryllium 360-A conducts electricity at 5 % IACS, better than 93% of nickel alloy grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is good (62/100), worse than 87% of nickel alloy grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of Nickel Beryllium 360-A takes about 220 MJ of energy and emits 15 kg of CO₂ — more than 86% of nickel alloy grades. Typical recycled content is 20%.
Manufacturability8
Nickel Beryllium 360-A's machinability is fair (35/100, better than 97% of nickel alloy grades); weldability good (55/100); formability very good (70/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with Nickel Beryllium 360-A
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.
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.
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 | — |
Nickel Beryllium 360-A — frequently asked
What is Nickel Beryllium 360-A used for?
Nickel Beryllium 360-A 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-A?
Nickel Beryllium 360-A has a typical yield strength of 340 MPa (49.3 ksi) and a tensile strength of 760 MPa (110 ksi) — weaker than 63% of nickel alloy grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 5 listed tempers.
Is Nickel Beryllium 360-A easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (35/100, better than 97% 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-A be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated good (55/100). 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-A?
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-A 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-A?
Nickel Beryllium 360-A is rated for continuous use to about 350°C (662 °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.
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. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.