Copper Alloy C17510 vs C70250
Copper Alloy · grade comparison
Copper Alloy C17510 and C70250 are both copper alloy grades. C70250 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 640 MPa (92.8 ksi) against 170 MPa (24.7 ksi) for C17510, about 3.8 times as much; tensile strength follows at 700 MPa (102 ksi) vs 310 MPa (45 ksi). In exchange, C17510 is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 9% for C70250, and C70250 is harder (200 HV vs 75 HV). C70250 conducts heat better (155 W/m·K vs 105 W/m·K). On the shop floor, C70250 machines more easily (fair vs poor), C17510 welds better (good vs fair), and C70250 sits in a lower cost tier (high, $$$$) than C17510 (specialty, $$$$$).
C17510Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
C70250Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
C17510 vs C70250: 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
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 131 GPa19 Msi · 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.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Latent Heat of Fusion
Same in both: Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 17.6 µm/m·K9.8 µin/in·°F · 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).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.2 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
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 | C17510 | C70250 |
|---|---|---|
| CNC machining | Yes | — |
| Sheet metal | Yes | — |
| Default condition | A | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$$ Specialty | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | 0.8 mm | — |
| Best machined surface | Ra 1.6 µm | — |
| Chrome Plating | Yes | — |
| Electropolishing | Yes | — |
| Nickel Plating | Yes | — |
| Painting | Yes | — |
| Tin Plating | Yes | — |
They share 4 finishes: Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Gold Plating, Silver Plating.
C17510 vs C70250 — frequently asked
Is C70250 stronger than C17510?
Yes. C70250 has a typical yield strength of 640 MPa (92.8 ksi) against 170 MPa (24.7 ksi) for C17510 — about 3.8 times as much. Tensile strength is 700 MPa (102 ksi) vs 310 MPa (45 ksi).
Which is cheaper, C17510 or C70250?
C70250 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the high tier ($$$$) while C17510 is specialty ($$$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which is easier to machine, C17510 or C70250?
C70250. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (25/100) for C17510; for welding the order is C17510 first (good, 58/100) then C70250 (fair, 35/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C17510 and C70250 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.