Copper Alloy C62581-M10 vs C62581-M30
Copper Alloy · C62581 temper comparison
C62581-M10 and C62581-M30 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C62581: M10 (as hot forged and air cooled) versus M30 (as hot extruded). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C62581-M10 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 448 MPa (65 ksi) against 414 MPa (60 ksi) for C62581-M30, about 8% more. In exchange, C62581-M30 is the more ductile: elongation 5% versus 4% for C62581-M10, and C62581-M10 is harder (23 HRC vs 21 HRC).
C62581-M10Choose it when strength drives the design.
C62581-M30Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
C62581-M10 vs C62581-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
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 115 GPa16.7 Msi · Shear Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.32
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.3 g/cm³0.26 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,015°C1,859 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,045°C1,913 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 42 W/m·K24.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 419 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 16.2 µm/m·K9 µin/in·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 300°C572 °F · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 7.5 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 2.3×10⁻⁷ Ω·m9.06 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.31 V · Corrosion Resistance 72 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Castability 60 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 35 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 60 MJ/kg25,795 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4 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.
C62581-M10 vs C62581-M30 — frequently asked
Is C62581-M10 stronger than C62581-M30?
Yes. C62581-M10 has a typical yield strength of 448 MPa (65 ksi) against 414 MPa (60 ksi) for C62581-M30 — about 8% more. Tensile strength is 772 MPa (112 ksi) vs 758 MPa (110 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, M10 or M30?
TQ50 is the default C62581 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither M10 nor M30). 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 C62581-M10 over C62581-M30?
Pick C62581-M10 when strength drives the design. Pick C62581-M30 when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C62581-M10 and C62581-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.