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Copper Alloy BrO10F1 vs C95500

Copper Alloy · grade comparison

Copper Alloy BrO10F1 and C95500 are both copper alloy grades. C95500 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) against 155 MPa (22.5 ksi) for BrO10F1, about 94% more; tensile strength follows at 700 MPa (102 ksi) vs 290 MPa (42.1 ksi). C95500 is the more ductile: elongation 8% versus 6% for BrO10F1, and C95500 is harder (192 HB vs 100 HB). C95500 is lighter (7.53 g/cm³ vs 8.76 g/cm³ for BrO10F1) and C95500 is stiffer (110 GPa vs 103 GPa). On the shop floor, C95500 welds better (good vs poor) and BrO10F1 sits in a lower cost tier (high, $$$$) than C95500 (specialty, $$$$$).

BrO10F1Choose it when cost is the deciding factor.

C95500Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.

BrO10F1 vs C95500: properties

BrO10F1C95500

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

103 GPa14.9 Msi
110 GPa16 Msi

Shear Modulus

39 GPa5.7 Msi
42 GPa6.1 Msi

Bulk Modulus

110 GPa16 Msi
102 GPa14.8 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.34
0.32

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

290 MPa42.1 ksi
700 MPa102 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

155 MPa22.5 ksi
300 MPa43.5 ksi

Elongation at Break

6%
8%

Reduction in Area

7%
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Compressive Strength

400 MPa58 ksi
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Shear Strength

200 MPa29 ksi
425 MPa61.6 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

95 MPa13.8 ksi
240 MPa34.8 ksi

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

8 J5.9 ft·lbf
20 J14.8 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

100 HB
192 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

57 HRB
92 HRB

Hardness, Vickers

105 HV
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Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

—
50 MPa·√m45.5 ksi·√in

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

8.76 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³
7.53 g/cm³0.27 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

830°C1,526 °F
1,054°C1,929 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,000°C1,832 °F
1,064°C1,947 °F

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

47 W/m·K27.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F
42 W/m·K24.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

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

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

18.4 µm/m·K10.2 µin/in·°F
16.2 µm/m·K9 µin/in·°F

Latent Heat of Fusion

170 J/g73.1 BTU/lb
210 J/g90.3 BTU/lb

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

250°C482 °F
300°C572 °F

Min Service Temperature

-200°C-328 °F
-100°C-148 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

10.8 % IACS
8.5 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

1.6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m6.3 µΩ·in
2.03×10⁻⁷ Ω·m7.99 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.26 V
-0.28 V

Corrosion Resistance

70 / 100
80 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

42 / 100
40 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

20%
50%

Weldability

25 / 100
60 / 100

Formability (cold)

12 / 100
15 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

80 / 100
30 / 100

Polishability

75 / 100
70 / 100

Same in both: Castability 75 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

58 MJ/kg24,936 BTU/lb
60 MJ/kg25,795 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

4 kg CO₂/kg
4.2 kg CO₂/kg

Typical Recycled Content

55%
40%

Same in both: Embodied Water 250 L/kg30 gal/lb

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

33 kN·m/kg
93 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

11.8 MN·m/kg
14.6 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

117 kJ/m³
409 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

14.2 mm²/s
13.3 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

7
16

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 scaleC95500BrO10F1

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityBrO10F1C95500
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.

BrO10F1 vs C95500 — frequently asked

Is C95500 stronger than BrO10F1?

Yes. C95500 has a typical yield strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) against 155 MPa (22.5 ksi) for BrO10F1 — about 94% more. Tensile strength is 700 MPa (102 ksi) vs 290 MPa (42.1 ksi).

Which is cheaper, BrO10F1 or C95500?

BrO10F1 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the high tier ($$$$) while C95500 is specialty ($$$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.

Which welds better, BrO10F1 or C95500?

C95500. Its weldability rates good (60/100) against poor (25/100) for BrO10F1.

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in BrO10F1 and C95500 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.