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Copper Alloy BrAZhMts10-3-1.5 vs C84800

Copper Alloy · grade comparison

Copper Alloy BrAZhMts10-3-1.5 and C84800 are both copper alloy grades. BrAZhMts10-3-1.5 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 200 MPa (29 ksi) against 124 MPa (18 ksi) for C84800, about 61% more; tensile strength follows at 490 MPa (71.1 ksi) vs 262 MPa (38 ksi). In exchange, C84800 is the more ductile: elongation 35% versus 12% for BrAZhMts10-3-1.5, and BrAZhMts10-3-1.5 is harder (120 HB vs 55 HB). BrAZhMts10-3-1.5 is lighter (7.5 g/cm³ vs 8.55 g/cm³ for C84800) and BrAZhMts10-3-1.5 is stiffer (110 GPa vs 86 GPa). On the shop floor, C84800 machines more easily (excellent vs fair), BrAZhMts10-3-1.5 welds better (very good vs poor), and BrAZhMts10-3-1.5 sits in a lower cost tier (high, $$$$) than C84800 (specialty, $$$$$).

BrAZhMts10-3-1.5Choose it when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint.

C84800Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.

BrAZhMts10-3-1.5 vs C84800: properties

BrAZhMts10-3-1.5C84800

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

110 GPa16 Msi
86 GPa12.5 Msi

Shear Modulus

42 GPa6.1 Msi
32 GPa4.6 Msi

Bulk Modulus

115 GPa16.7 Msi
105 GPa15.2 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.33
0.34

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

490 MPa71.1 ksi
262 MPa38 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

200 MPa29 ksi
124 MPa18 ksi

Elongation at Break

12%
35%

Reduction in Area

12%
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Compressive Strength

720 MPa104 ksi
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Shear Strength

330 MPa47.9 ksi
190 MPa27.6 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

195 MPa28.3 ksi
76 MPa11 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

30 MPa·√m27.3 ksi·√in
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Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

15 J11.1 ft·lbf
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Hardness, Brinell

120 HB
55 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

70 HRB
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Hardness, Vickers

126 HV
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Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

7.5 g/cm³0.27 lb/in³
8.55 g/cm³0.31 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,040°C1,904 °F
843°C1,549 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,055°C1,931 °F
1,010°C1,850 °F

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Thermal Conductivity

59 W/m·K34.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F
72 W/m·K41.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

420 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F
377 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

16.2 µm/m·K9 µin/in·°F
18 µm/m·K10 µin/in·°F

Latent Heat of Fusion

220 J/g94.6 BTU/lb
170 J/g73.1 BTU/lb

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

300°C572 °F
200°C392 °F

Same in both: Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

13 % IACS
16 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

1.33×10⁻⁷ Ω·m5.24 µΩ·in
1.08×10⁻⁷ Ω·m4.25 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.28 V
-0.25 V

Corrosion Resistance

75 / 100
58 / 100

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

45 / 100
88 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

30%
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Weldability

70 / 100
20 / 100

Formability (cold)

25 / 100
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Castability

70 / 100
90 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

30 / 100
60 / 100

Polishability

70 / 100
55 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

60 MJ/kg25,795 BTU/lb
45 MJ/kg19,347 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

4 kg CO₂/kg
3 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

300 L/kg35.9 gal/lb
250 L/kg30 gal/lb

Typical Recycled Content

45%
85%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

65 kN·m/kg
31 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

14.7 MN·m/kg
10.1 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

182 kJ/m³
89 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

18.7 mm²/s
22.3 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

16
12

Strength versus weight

Yield strength against density for every copper alloy grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.

501002005001,0007.588.599.5Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scaleC84800BrAZhMts10-3-1.5

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityBrAZhMts10-3-1.5C84800
CNC machining—Yes
Default condition—As Cast
Relative cost$$$$ High$$$$$ Specialty
Min. machined wall—0.8 mm
Best machined surface—Ra 1.6 µm
Chrome Plating—Yes
Electropolishing—Yes
Nickel Plating—Yes
Painting—Yes
Tin Plating—Yes

They share 4 finishes: Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Gold Plating, Silver Plating.

BrAZhMts10-3-1.5 vs C84800 — frequently asked

Is BrAZhMts10-3-1.5 stronger than C84800?

Yes. BrAZhMts10-3-1.5 has a typical yield strength of 200 MPa (29 ksi) against 124 MPa (18 ksi) for C84800 — about 61% more. Tensile strength is 490 MPa (71.1 ksi) vs 262 MPa (38 ksi).

Which is cheaper, BrAZhMts10-3-1.5 or C84800?

BrAZhMts10-3-1.5 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the high tier ($$$$) while C84800 is specialty ($$$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.

Which is easier to machine, BrAZhMts10-3-1.5 or C84800?

C84800. Its machinability rates excellent (88/100) against fair (45/100) for BrAZhMts10-3-1.5; for welding the order is BrAZhMts10-3-1.5 first (very good, 70/100) then C84800 (poor, 20/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in BrAZhMts10-3-1.5 and C84800 side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.

Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.