Copper Alloy C62500-M10 vs C62500-M30
Copper Alloy · C62500 temper comparison
C62500-M10 and C62500-M30 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C62500: M10 (as hot forged and air cooled) versus M30 (as hot extruded). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Both yield at about 400 MPa — the mechanical properties are the same, and the difference is in how the stock is processed and what it is certified to (as hot forged and air cooled versus as hot extruded). C62500-M10 is the more ductile: elongation 3% versus 2% for C62500-M30.
C62500-M10Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
C62500-M10 vs C62500-M30: 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
Reduction in Area
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: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 114 GPa16.5 Msi · Shear Modulus 43 GPa6.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 105 GPa15.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.32
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.16 g/cm³0.26 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,035°C1,895 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,050°C1,922 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 41.9 W/m·K24.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 375 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 16.2 µm/m·K9 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 210 J/g90.3 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 300°C572 °F · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 8 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 2.16×10⁻⁷ Ω·m8.5 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.27 V · Corrosion Resistance 72 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 22 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20% · Weldability 25 / 100 · Castability 60 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 25 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 62 MJ/kg26,655 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.9 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 300 L/kg35.9 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.
C62500-M10 vs C62500-M30 — frequently asked
What is the difference between C62500-M10 and C62500-M30?
C62500-M10 and C62500-M30 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C62500: M10 (as hot forged and air cooled) versus M30 (as hot extruded). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Both yield at about 400 MPa — the mechanical properties are the same, and the difference is in how the stock is processed and what it is certified to (as hot forged and air cooled versus as hot extruded).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, M10 or M30?
M30 is the default C62500 condition in the FabDigit quote flow. 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.
When should I choose C62500-M10 over C62500-M30?
Pick C62500-M10 when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C62500-M10 and C62500-M30 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.