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Copper Alloy C10200 vs TAg0.1

Copper Alloy · grade comparison

Copper Alloy C10200 and TAg0.1 are both copper alloy grades. TAg0.1 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 235 MPa (34.1 ksi) against 221 MPa (32.1 ksi) for C10200, about 6% more. TAg0.1 runs hotter in service (300°C vs 250°C continuous). On the shop floor, C10200 welds better (good vs fair).

C10200Choose it when it will be welded.

TAg0.1Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.

C10200 vs TAg0.1: properties

C10200TAg0.1

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

117 GPa17 Msi
115 GPa16.7 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

221 MPa32.1 ksi
235 MPa34.1 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

69 MPa10 ksi
70 MPa10.2 ksi

Elongation at Break

45%
48%

Shear Strength

152 MPa22 ksi
150 MPa21.8 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

76 MPa11 ksi
78 MPa11.3 ksi

Same in both: Shear Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 140 GPa20.3 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34 · Reduction in Area 75% · Hardness, Brinell 45 HB · Hardness, Vickers 50 HV

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

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

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,083°C1,981 °F
1,070°C1,958 °F

Same in both: Liquidus Temperature 1,083°C1,981 °F

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

391 W/m·K226 BTU/hr·ft·°F
390 W/m·K225 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

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

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

250°C482 °F
300°C572 °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 Resistivity

1.71×10⁻⁸ Ω·m0.672 µΩ·in
1.71×10⁻⁸ Ω·m0.673 µΩ·in

Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 101 % IACS

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

70 / 100
62 / 100

Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.25 V

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

22 / 100
25 / 100

Weldability

65 / 100
40 / 100

Formability (cold)

98 / 100
95 / 100

Castability

35 / 100
45 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

97 / 100
88 / 100

Polishability

80 / 100
78 / 100

Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 18%

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Water

300 L/kg35.9 gal/lb
260 L/kg31.2 gal/lb

Typical Recycled Content

20%
30%

Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 57 MJ/kg24,506 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.8 kg CO₂/kg

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

25 kN·m/kg
26 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

13.1 MN·m/kg
12.9 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

20 kJ/m³
21 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

113.6 mm²/s
113.8 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

44
45

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 scaleC10200TAg0.1

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityC10200TAg0.1
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 TAg0.1 — frequently asked

Is TAg0.1 stronger than C10200?

Yes. TAg0.1 has a typical tensile strength of 235 MPa (34.1 ksi) against 221 MPa (32.1 ksi) for C10200 — about 6% more.

Which is cheaper, C10200 or TAg0.1?

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 welds better, C10200 or TAg0.1?

C10200. Its weldability rates good (65/100) against fair (40/100) for TAg0.1.

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C10200 and TAg0.1 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.