Copper Alloy C15000-TD04 vs C15000-TF00
Copper Alloy · C15000 temper comparison
C15000-TD04 and C15000-TF00 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C15000: TD04 (solution heat treated and cold worked, full hard) versus TF00 (solution heat treated and precipitation hardened). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C15000-TD04 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 365 MPa (52.9 ksi) against 195 MPa (28.3 ksi) for C15000-TF00, about 87% more; tensile strength follows at 400 MPa (58 ksi) vs 310 MPa (45 ksi). In exchange, C15000-TF00 is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 12% for C15000-TD04, and C15000-TD04 is harder (108 HB vs 75 HB). C15000-TF00 runs hotter in service (450°C vs 300°C continuous).
C15000-TD04Choose it when strength drives the design.
C15000-TF00Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C15000-TD04 vs C15000-TF00: 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)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 128 GPa18.6 Msi · Shear Modulus 47.5 GPa6.9 Msi · Bulk Modulus 140 GPa20.3 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34 · Reduction in Area 45% · Compressive Strength 460 MPa66.7 ksi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.89 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,000°C1,832 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,082°C1,980 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 385 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 17.6 µm/m·K9.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 205 J/g88.1 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.2 V · Corrosion Resistance 55 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20% · Weldability 40 / 100 · Castability 40 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 75 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 57 MJ/kg24,506 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.8 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 250 L/kg30 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 20%
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.
C15000-TD04 vs C15000-TF00 — frequently asked
Is C15000-TD04 stronger than C15000-TF00?
Yes. C15000-TD04 has a typical yield strength of 365 MPa (52.9 ksi) against 195 MPa (28.3 ksi) for C15000-TF00 — about 87% more. Tensile strength is 400 MPa (58 ksi) vs 310 MPa (45 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, TD04 or TF00?
TH04 is the default C15000 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither TD04 nor TF00). The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.
When should I choose C15000-TD04 over C15000-TF00?
Pick C15000-TD04 when strength drives the design. Pick C15000-TF00 when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C15000-TD04 and C15000-TF00 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.