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Copper Alloy C33000 vs C67300

Copper Alloy · grade comparison

Copper Alloy C33000 and C67300 are both copper alloy grades. C67300 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 310 MPa (45 ksi) against 110 MPa (16 ksi) for C33000, about 182% more; tensile strength follows at 600 MPa (87 ksi) vs 340 MPa (49.3 ksi). In exchange, C33000 is the more ductile: elongation 55% versus 22% for C67300, and C67300 is harder (150 HB vs 55 HB). C67300 is lighter (8.19 g/cm³ vs 8.47 g/cm³ for C33000) and C33000 conducts heat better (121 W/m·K vs 60 W/m·K).

C33000Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.

C67300Choose it when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint.

C33000 vs C67300: properties

C33000C67300

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Bulk Modulus

111 GPa16.1 Msi
110 GPa16 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

340 MPa49.3 ksi
600 MPa87 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

110 MPa16 ksi
310 MPa45 ksi

Elongation at Break

55%
22%

Reduction in Area

62%
35%

Shear Strength

220 MPa31.9 ksi
370 MPa53.7 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

105 MPa15.2 ksi
200 MPa29 ksi

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

55 J40.6 ft·lbf
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Hardness, Brinell

55 HB
150 HB

Hardness, Vickers

58 HV
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Hardness, Rockwell B

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82 HRB

Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 103 GPa14.9 Msi · Shear Modulus 39 GPa5.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

8.47 g/cm³0.31 lb/in³
8.19 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

899°C1,650 °F
855°C1,571 °F

Liquidus Temperature

954°C1,749 °F
880°C1,616 °F

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

121 W/m·K69.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F
60 W/m·K34.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

20.2 µm/m·K11.2 µin/in·°F
20.3 µm/m·K11.3 µin/in·°F

Min Service Temperature

-200°C-328 °F
-196°C-321 °F

Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 375 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 170 J/g73.1 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

26 % IACS
12 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

6.6×10⁻⁸ Ω·m2.6 µΩ·in
1.44×10⁻⁷ Ω·m5.67 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.25 V
-0.28 V

Corrosion Resistance

55 / 100
60 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

70 / 100
75 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

180%
240%

Weldability

25 / 100
20 / 100

Formability (cold)

85 / 100
30 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

85 / 100
55 / 100

Polishability

80 / 100
70 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

55 MJ/kg23,646 BTU/lb
52 MJ/kg22,356 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

3.6 kg CO₂/kg
3.3 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

180 L/kg21.6 gal/lb
250 L/kg30 gal/lb

Typical Recycled Content

50%
45%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

40 kN·m/kg
73 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

12.2 MN·m/kg
12.6 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

59 kJ/m³
467 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

38.1 mm²/s
19.5 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

20
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 scaleC33000C67300

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityC33000C67300
CNC machiningYes—
Sheet metalYes—
Default conditionO—
Relative cost$$$$ High$$$$ 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.

C33000 vs C67300 — frequently asked

Is C67300 stronger than C33000?

Yes. C67300 has a typical yield strength of 310 MPa (45 ksi) against 110 MPa (16 ksi) for C33000 — about 182% more. Tensile strength is 600 MPa (87 ksi) vs 340 MPa (49.3 ksi).

Which is cheaper, C33000 or C67300?

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 is easier to machine, C33000 or C67300?

C67300, by a small margin. Both rate very good for machinability — 75/100 against 70/100 for C33000; for welding the order is C33000 first (poor, 25/100) then C67300 (poor, 20/100).

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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C33000 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.