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Copper Alloy C28000 vs C67300

Copper Alloy · grade comparison

Copper Alloy C28000 and C67300 are both copper alloy grades. C67300 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 310 MPa (45 ksi) against 145 MPa (21 ksi) for C28000, about 114% more; tensile strength follows at 600 MPa (87 ksi) vs 372 MPa (54 ksi). In exchange, C28000 is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 22% for C67300, and C67300 is harder (150 HB vs 75 HB). C28000 conducts heat better (123 W/m·K vs 60 W/m·K). On the shop floor, C67300 machines more easily (very good vs good), C28000 welds better (fair vs poor), and C28000 sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than C67300 (high, $$$$).

C28000Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.

C67300Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.

C28000 vs C67300: properties

C28000C67300

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

105 GPa15.2 Msi
103 GPa14.9 Msi

Bulk Modulus

112 GPa16.2 Msi
110 GPa16 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

372 MPa54 ksi
600 MPa87 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

145 MPa21 ksi
310 MPa45 ksi

Elongation at Break

45%
22%

Shear Strength

255 MPa37 ksi
370 MPa53.7 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

138 MPa20 ksi
200 MPa29 ksi

Hardness, Brinell

75 HB
150 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

35 HRB
82 HRB

Reduction in Area

—
35%

Same in both: Shear Modulus 39 GPa5.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

8.39 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³
8.19 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

900°C1,652 °F
855°C1,571 °F

Liquidus Temperature

905°C1,661 °F
880°C1,616 °F

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Thermal Conductivity

123 W/m·K71.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F
60 W/m·K34.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

20.8 µm/m·K11.6 µin/in·°F
20.3 µm/m·K11.3 µin/in·°F

Latent Heat of Fusion

160 J/g68.8 BTU/lb
170 J/g73.1 BTU/lb

Min Service Temperature

-100°C-148 °F
-196°C-321 °F

Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 375 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

28 % IACS
12 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

6.2×10⁻⁸ Ω·m2.44 µΩ·in
1.44×10⁻⁷ Ω·m5.67 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

45 / 100
60 / 100

Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.28 V

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

55 / 100
75 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

40%
240%

Weldability

50 / 100
20 / 100

Formability (cold)

55 / 100
30 / 100

Castability

55 / 100
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Brazeability / Solderability

85 / 100
55 / 100

Polishability

75 / 100
70 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

48 MJ/kg20,636 BTU/lb
52 MJ/kg22,356 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

3 kg CO₂/kg
3.3 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

200 L/kg24 gal/lb
250 L/kg30 gal/lb

Typical Recycled Content

70%
45%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

44 kN·m/kg
73 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

12.5 MN·m/kg
12.6 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

100 kJ/m³
467 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

39.1 mm²/s
19.5 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

21
17

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.

501002005001,0007.588.599.5Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scaleC28000C67300

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityC28000C67300
CNC machiningYes—
Sheet metalYes—
Default conditionO—
Relative cost$$$ Premium$$$$ High
Min. machined wall0.8 mm—
Best machined surfaceRa 1.6 µm—
Chrome PlatingYes—
ElectropolishingYes—
Nickel PlatingYes—
PaintingYes—
Tin PlatingYes—

They share 4 finishes: Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Gold Plating, Silver Plating.

C28000 vs C67300 — frequently asked

Is C67300 stronger than C28000?

Yes. C67300 has a typical yield strength of 310 MPa (45 ksi) against 145 MPa (21 ksi) for C28000 — about 114% more. Tensile strength is 600 MPa (87 ksi) vs 372 MPa (54 ksi).

Which is cheaper, C28000 or C67300?

C28000 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while C67300 is high ($$$$). 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, C28000 or C67300?

C67300. Its machinability rates very good (75/100) against good (55/100) for C28000; for welding the order is C28000 first (fair, 50/100) then C67300 (poor, 20/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C28000 and C67300 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.