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Copper Alloy C10200 vs C19010

Copper Alloy · grade comparison

Copper Alloy C10200 and C19010 are both copper alloy grades. C19010 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) against 69 MPa (10 ksi) for C10200, about 7.0 times as much; tensile strength follows at 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) vs 221 MPa (32.1 ksi). In exchange, C10200 is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 8% for C19010, and C19010 is harder (155 HV vs 50 HV). C19010 is stiffer (131 GPa vs 117 GPa) and C10200 runs hotter in service (250°C vs 200°C continuous). On the shop floor, C19010 machines more easily (fair vs poor) and C10200 welds better (good vs fair).

C10200Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.

C19010Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.

C10200 vs C19010: properties

C10200C19010

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

117 GPa17 Msi
131 GPa19 Msi

Shear Modulus

44 GPa6.4 Msi
48 GPa7 Msi

Bulk Modulus

140 GPa20.3 Msi
130 GPa18.9 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

221 MPa32.1 ksi
520 MPa75.4 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

69 MPa10 ksi
480 MPa69.6 ksi

Elongation at Break

45%
8%

Reduction in Area

75%
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Shear Strength

152 MPa22 ksi
320 MPa46.4 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

76 MPa11 ksi
220 MPa31.9 ksi

Hardness, Brinell

45 HB
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Hardness, Vickers

50 HV
155 HV

Hardness, Rockwell B

—
77 HRB

Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.34

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

8.94 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³
8.86 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,083°C1,981 °F
1,075°C1,967 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,083°C1,981 °F
1,090°C1,994 °F

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

391 W/m·K226 BTU/hr·ft·°F
230 W/m·K133 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

16.9 µm/m·K9.4 µin/in·°F
17.6 µm/m·K9.8 µin/in·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

250°C482 °F
200°C392 °F

Min Service Temperature

-253°C-423 °F
-200°C-328 °F

Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 385 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 205 J/g88.1 BTU/lb

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

101 % IACS
60 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

1.71×10⁻⁸ Ω·m0.672 µΩ·in
2.87×10⁻⁸ Ω·m1.13 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.25 V
-0.2 V

Corrosion Resistance

70 / 100
55 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

22 / 100
40 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

18%
60%

Weldability

65 / 100
45 / 100

Formability (cold)

98 / 100
60 / 100

Castability

35 / 100
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Brazeability / Solderability

97 / 100
90 / 100

Polishability

80 / 100
70 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

3.8 kg CO₂/kg
3.6 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

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

Typical Recycled Content

20%
30%

Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 57 MJ/kg24,506 BTU/lb

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

25 kN·m/kg
59 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

13.1 MN·m/kg
14.8 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

20 kJ/m³
879 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

113.6 mm²/s
67.4 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

44
52

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 scaleC10200C19010

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityC10200C19010
CNC machiningYes—
Sheet metalYes—
Default conditionO—
Relative cost$$$$ High$$$$ High
Min. machined wall0.8 mm—
Best machined surfaceRa 1.6 µm—
Chrome PlatingYes—
ElectropolishingYes—
Nickel PlatingYes—
PaintingYes—
Tin PlatingYes—

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

C10200 vs C19010 — frequently asked

Is C19010 stronger than C10200?

Yes. C19010 has a typical yield strength of 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) against 69 MPa (10 ksi) for C10200 — about 7.0 times as much. Tensile strength is 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) vs 221 MPa (32.1 ksi).

Which is cheaper, C10200 or C19010?

Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.

Which is easier to machine, C10200 or C19010?

C19010. Its machinability rates fair (40/100) against poor (22/100) for C10200; for welding the order is C10200 first (good, 65/100) then C19010 (fair, 45/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C10200 and C19010 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.