Copper Alloy C16200 vs C19000
Copper Alloy · grade comparison
Copper Alloy C16200 and C19000 are both copper alloy grades. C19000 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 448 MPa (65 ksi) against 395 MPa (57.3 ksi) for C16200, about 13% more; tensile strength follows at 483 MPa (70.1 ksi) vs 435 MPa (63.1 ksi). C19000 is harder — 150 HV against 120 HV for C16200 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. C19000 is stiffer (125 GPa vs 117 GPa) and C16200 conducts heat better (350 W/m·K vs 180 W/m·K). On the shop floor, C19000 welds better (good vs fair) and C19000 forms better (good vs fair).
C19000Choose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
C16200 vs C19000: 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.34 · Elongation at Break 8%
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 205 J/g88.1 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °F · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °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.
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Castability
Same in both: Machinability 25 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20% · Brazeability / Solderability 85 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Typical Recycled Content
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
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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 | C16200 | C19000 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 4 finishes: Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Gold Plating, Silver Plating.
C16200 vs C19000 — frequently asked
Is C19000 stronger than C16200?
Yes. C19000 has a typical yield strength of 448 MPa (65 ksi) against 395 MPa (57.3 ksi) for C16200 — about 13% more. Tensile strength is 483 MPa (70.1 ksi) vs 435 MPa (63.1 ksi).
Which is cheaper, C16200 or C19000?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which welds better, C16200 or C19000?
C19000. Its weldability rates good (55/100) against fair (40/100) for C16200.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C16200 and C19000 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.