Copper Alloy C17410 vs C17460
Copper Alloy · grade comparison
Copper Alloy C17410 and C17460 are both copper alloy grades. C17410 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 690 MPa (100 ksi) against 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) for C17460, about 11% more. In exchange, C17460 is the more ductile: elongation 12% versus 10% for C17410. C17460 runs hotter in service (340°C vs 200°C continuous) and C17460 conducts heat better (230 W/m·K vs 205 W/m·K). On the shop floor, C17410 welds better (good vs fair).
C17410Choose it when strength drives the design, or when it will be welded.
C17460Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C17410 vs C17460: 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, Vickers
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 138 GPa20 Msi · Shear Modulus 53 GPa7.7 Msi · Bulk Modulus 115 GPa16.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Hardness, Rockwell B 95 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Melting Point (Solidus)
Same in both: Density 8.83 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Liquidus Temperature 1,070°C1,958 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: 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).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 45 / 100 · Castability 45 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 80 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Same in both: Embodied Water 300 L/kg35.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Specific Stiffness (E / density) 15.6 MN·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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | C17410 | C17460 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 4 finishes: Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Gold Plating, Silver Plating.
C17410 vs C17460 — frequently asked
Is C17410 stronger than C17460?
Yes. C17410 has a typical yield strength of 690 MPa (100 ksi) against 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) for C17460 — about 11% more. Tensile strength is 725 MPa (105 ksi) vs 760 MPa (110 ksi).
Which is cheaper, C17410 or C17460?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which welds better, C17410 or C17460?
C17410. Its weldability rates good (55/100) against fair (45/100) for C17460.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C17410 and C17460 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.