Copper Alloy C17465-TD02 vs C17465-TH04
Copper Alloy · C17465 temper comparison
C17465-TD02 and C17465-TH04 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C17465: TD02 (solution heat treated and cold worked, half hard) versus TH04 (TD04 and precipitation hardened). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C17465-TH04 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 690 MPa (100 ksi) against 370 MPa (53.7 ksi) for C17465-TD02, about 86% more; tensile strength follows at 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 450 MPa (65.3 ksi). In exchange, C17465-TD02 is the more ductile: elongation 12% versus 9% for C17465-TH04, and C17465-TH04 is harder (225 HB vs 130 HB). C17465-TH04 runs hotter in service (300°C vs 200°C continuous) and C17465-TH04 conducts heat better (220 W/m·K vs 135 W/m·K).
C17465-TD02Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
C17465-TH04Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
C17465-TD02 vs C17465-TH04: 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
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 53 GPa7.7 Msi · Bulk Modulus 115 GPa16.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Reduction in Area 35%
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.83 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,000°C1,832 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,070°C1,958 °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 420 J/kg·K0.1 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 65 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 50% · Castability 45 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 100 MJ/kg42,992 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 6.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 260 L/kg31.2 gal/lb · 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.
C17465-TD02 vs C17465-TH04 — frequently asked
Is C17465-TH04 stronger than C17465-TD02?
Yes. C17465-TH04 has a typical yield strength of 690 MPa (100 ksi) against 370 MPa (53.7 ksi) for C17465-TD02 — about 86% more. Tensile strength is 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 450 MPa (65.3 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, TD02 or TH04?
TF00 is the default C17465 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither TD02 nor TH04). 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 welds better, C17465-TD02 or C17465-TH04?
C17465-TD02. Its weldability rates poor (25/100) against poor (20/100) for C17465-TH04.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C17465-TD02 and C17465-TH04 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.