Copper Alloy C10100 vs C1201
Copper Alloy · grade comparison
Copper Alloy C10100 and C1201 are both copper alloy grades. Both yield at about 69 MPa — strength does not separate them. On the shop floor, C1201 machines more easily (30 vs 18 out of 100) and C1201 sits in a lower cost tier (high, $$$$) than C10100 (specialty, $$$$$).
C1201Choose it when the part is machined in volume, or when cost is the deciding factor.
C10100 vs C1201: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all copper alloy grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all copper alloy grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Shear Strength
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 117 GPa17 Msi · Shear Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 140 GPa20.3 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34 · Yield Strength (0.2% offset) 69 MPa10 ksi · Elongation at Break 45% · Reduction in Area 75% · Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit) 76 MPa11 ksi · Hardness, Brinell 45 HB · Hardness, Vickers 50 HV
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Melting Point (Solidus)
Same in both: Density 8.94 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Liquidus Temperature 1,083°C1,981 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 385 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 205 J/g88.1 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20% · Formability (cold) 95 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 95 / 100 · Polishability 85 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Water 250 L/kg30 gal/lb
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Specific Strength (UTS / density) 26 kN·m/kg · Specific Stiffness (E / density) 13.1 MN·m/kg · Modulus of Resilience 20 kJ/m³
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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | C10100 | C1201 |
|---|---|---|
| CNC machining | Yes | — |
| Sheet metal | Yes | — |
| Default condition | O | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$$ Specialty | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | 0.8 mm | — |
| Best machined surface | Ra 1.6 µm | — |
| Chrome Plating | Yes | — |
| Electropolishing | Yes | — |
| Nickel Plating | Yes | — |
| Painting | Yes | — |
| Tin Plating | Yes | — |
They share 4 finishes: Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Gold Plating, Silver Plating.
C10100 vs C1201 — frequently asked
What is the difference between C10100 and C1201?
Copper Alloy C10100 and C1201 are both copper alloy grades. Both yield at about 69 MPa — strength does not separate them. On the shop floor, C1201 machines more easily (30 vs 18 out of 100) and C1201 sits in a lower cost tier (high, $$$$) than C10100 (specialty, $$$$$).
Which is cheaper, C10100 or C1201?
C1201 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the high tier ($$$$) while C10100 is specialty ($$$$$). 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, C10100 or C1201?
C1201, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 30/100 against 18/100 for C10100; for welding the order is C1201 first (very good, 75/100) then C10100 (very good, 70/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C10100 and C1201 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.