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Copper Alloy C11000 vs CuAg0.07P

Copper Alloy · grade comparison

Copper Alloy C11000 and CuAg0.07P are both copper alloy grades. Both yield at about 69 MPa — strength does not separate them. CuAg0.07P runs hotter in service (300°C vs 250°C continuous). On the shop floor, CuAg0.07P welds better (very good vs fair).

CuAg0.07PChoose it when the part sees heat, or when it will be welded.

C11000 vs CuAg0.07P: properties

C11000CuAg0.07P

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

117 GPa17 Msi
118 GPa17.1 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

221 MPa32.1 ksi
225 MPa32.6 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

69 MPa10 ksi
70 MPa10.2 ksi

Shear Strength

152 MPa22 ksi
150 MPa21.8 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

76 MPa11 ksi
75 MPa10.9 ksi

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

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60 J44.3 ft·lbf

Same in both: Shear Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 140 GPa20.3 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34 · Elongation at Break 45% · 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

Same in both: Melting Point (Solidus) 1,065°C1,949 °F · 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
380 W/m·K220 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

17 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

-200°C-328 °F
-253°C-423 °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
98 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

1.71×10⁻⁸ Ω·m0.673 µΩ·in
1.76×10⁻⁸ Ω·m0.693 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.32 V
-0.24 V

Corrosion Resistance

60 / 100
62 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

25 / 100
20 / 100

Weldability

35 / 100
72 / 100

Formability (cold)

98 / 100
95 / 100

Castability

40 / 100
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Brazeability / Solderability

92 / 100
95 / 100

Polishability

85 / 100
78 / 100

Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20%

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

53 MJ/kg22,786 BTU/lb
55 MJ/kg23,646 BTU/lb

Embodied Water

260 L/kg31.2 gal/lb
250 L/kg30 gal/lb

Typical Recycled Content

35%
30%

Same in both: Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.6 kg CO₂/kg

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

13.1 MN·m/kg
13.3 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

20 kJ/m³
21 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

113.6 mm²/s
110.9 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

43
41

Same in both: Specific Strength (UTS / density) 25 kN·m/kg

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 scaleC11000CuAg0.07P

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityC11000CuAg0.07P
CNC machiningYes—
Sheet metalYes—
3D printingYes—
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.

C11000 vs CuAg0.07P — frequently asked

What is the difference between C11000 and CuAg0.07P?

Copper Alloy C11000 and CuAg0.07P are both copper alloy grades. Both yield at about 69 MPa — strength does not separate them. CuAg0.07P runs hotter in service (300°C vs 250°C continuous).

Which is cheaper, C11000 or CuAg0.07P?

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, C11000 or CuAg0.07P?

C11000, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 25/100 against 20/100 for CuAg0.07P; for welding the order is CuAg0.07P first (very good, 72/100) then C11000 (fair, 35/100).

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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.