Copper Alloy C19000-TB00 vs C19000-TF00
Copper Alloy · C19000 temper comparison
C19000-TB00 and C19000-TF00 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C19000: TB00 (solution heat treated) versus TF00 (solution heat treated and precipitation hardened). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C19000-TF00 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 310 MPa (45 ksi) against 90 MPa (13.1 ksi) for C19000-TB00, about 3.4 times as much; tensile strength follows at 400 MPa (58 ksi) vs 275 MPa (39.9 ksi). In exchange, C19000-TB00 is the more ductile: elongation 40% versus 18% for C19000-TF00, and C19000-TF00 is harder (125 HV vs 70 HV). C19000-TF00 conducts heat better (195 W/m·K vs 140 W/m·K).
C19000-TB00Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
C19000-TF00Choose it when strength drives the design.
C19000-TB00 vs C19000-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.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 125 GPa18.1 Msi · Shear Modulus 46 GPa6.7 Msi · Bulk Modulus 138 GPa20 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.89 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,075°C1,967 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,099°C2,010 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 377 J/kg·K0.09 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 · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 250°C482 °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).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.3 V · Corrosion Resistance 58 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20% · Weldability 55 / 100 · Castability 40 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 85 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 57 MJ/kg24,506 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.8 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 250 L/kg30 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 35%
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.
C19000-TB00 vs C19000-TF00 — frequently asked
Is C19000-TF00 stronger than C19000-TB00?
Yes. C19000-TF00 has a typical yield strength of 310 MPa (45 ksi) against 90 MPa (13.1 ksi) for C19000-TB00 — about 3.4 times as much. Tensile strength is 400 MPa (58 ksi) vs 275 MPa (39.9 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, TB00 or TF00?
HR02 is the default C19000 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither TB00 nor TF00). 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, C19000-TB00 or C19000-TF00?
C19000-TF00, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 25/100 against 20/100 for C19000-TB00.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C19000-TB00 and C19000-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.