Copper Alloy C17200-A vs C17200-TF00
Copper Alloy · C17200 temper comparison
C17200-A and C17200-TF00 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C17200: A (solution annealed) versus TF00 (solution heat treated and precipitation hardened). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C17200-TF00 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,070 MPa (155 ksi) against 260 MPa (37.7 ksi) for C17200-A, about 4.1 times as much; tensile strength follows at 1,210 MPa (175 ksi) vs 490 MPa (71.1 ksi). In exchange, C17200-A is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 6% for C17200-TF00, and C17200-TF00 is harder (360 HB vs 105 HB). C17200-TF00 runs hotter in service (200°C vs 150°C continuous) and C17200-TF00 conducts heat better (118 W/m·K vs 105 W/m·K). On the shop floor, C17200-TF00 machines more easily (45 vs 35 out of 100).
C17200-AChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
C17200-TF00Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
C17200-A vs C17200-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.
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 128 GPa18.6 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Hardness, Rockwell B 62 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: Melting Point (Solidus) 865°C1,589 °F · Liquidus Temperature 980°C1,796 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 420 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 17 µm/m·K9.4 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 205 J/g88.1 BTU/lb
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
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
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Same in both: Castability 50 / 100 · Polishability 85 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 30%
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.
C17200-A vs C17200-TF00 — frequently asked
Is C17200-TF00 stronger than C17200-A?
Yes. C17200-TF00 has a typical yield strength of 1,070 MPa (155 ksi) against 260 MPa (37.7 ksi) for C17200-A — about 4.1 times as much. Tensile strength is 1,210 MPa (175 ksi) vs 490 MPa (71.1 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, A or TF00?
A is the default C17200 condition in the FabDigit quote flow. 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.
Which is easier to machine, C17200-A or C17200-TF00?
C17200-TF00, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 45/100 against 35/100 for C17200-A; for welding the order is C17200-A first (fair, 45/100) then C17200-TF00 (fair, 40/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C17200-A and C17200-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.