Copper Alloy C17300 vs C17510
Copper Alloy · grade comparison
Copper Alloy C17300 and C17510 are both copper alloy grades. C17300 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 220 MPa (31.9 ksi) against 170 MPa (24.7 ksi) for C17510, about 29% more; tensile strength follows at 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) vs 310 MPa (45 ksi). C17300 is the more ductile: elongation 40% versus 25% for C17510, and C17300 is harder (110 HB vs 70 HB). C17300 is lighter (8.26 g/cm³ vs 8.75 g/cm³ for C17510) and C17510 runs hotter in service (200°C vs 150°C continuous). On the shop floor, C17300 machines more easily (fair vs poor) and C17510 welds better (good vs poor).
C17300Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
C17510Choose it when the part sees heat, or when it will be welded.
C17300 vs C17510: 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
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Same in both: Bulk Modulus 115 GPa16.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 105 W/m·K60.7 BTU/hr·ft·°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.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Castability 45 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
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 | C17300 | C17510 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | A | A |
| Relative cost | $$$$$ Specialty | $$$$$ Specialty |
| Min. machined wall | 0.8 mm | 0.8 mm |
| Best machined surface | Ra 1.6 µm | Ra 1.6 µm |
Both are offered for CNC machining and Sheet metal. Both take the same 9 finishes: Chrome Plating, Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Electropolishing, Gold Plating, Nickel Plating, Painting, Silver Plating, Tin Plating.
C17300 vs C17510 — frequently asked
Is C17300 stronger than C17510?
Yes. C17300 has a typical yield strength of 220 MPa (31.9 ksi) against 170 MPa (24.7 ksi) for C17510 — about 29% more. Tensile strength is 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) vs 310 MPa (45 ksi).
Which is cheaper, C17300 or C17510?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$$, specialty); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, C17300 or C17510?
C17300. Its machinability rates fair (50/100) against poor (25/100) for C17510; for welding the order is C17510 first (good, 58/100) then C17300 (poor, 15/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C17300 and C17510 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.