Copper Alloy C63280-TF00 vs C63280-TQ50
Copper Alloy · C63280 temper comparison
C63280-TF00 and C63280-TQ50 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C63280: TF00 (solution heat treated and precipitation hardened) versus TQ50 (quenched and tempered). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C63280-TF00 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 580 MPa (84.1 ksi) against 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) for C63280-TQ50, about 5% more. In exchange, C63280-TQ50 is the more ductile: elongation 12% versus 10% for C63280-TF00, and C63280-TF00 is harder (26 HRC vs 24 HRC).
C63280-TF00Choose it when strength drives the design.
C63280-TQ50Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
C63280-TF00 vs C63280-TQ50: 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
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 117 GPa17 Msi · Shear Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.32 · Reduction in Area 18%
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.58 g/cm³0.27 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,040°C1,904 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,060°C1,940 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 36 W/m·K20.8 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 · Latent Heat of Fusion 220 J/g94.6 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 6.5 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 2.65×10⁻⁷ Ω·m10.4 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.25 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Same in both: Machinability 25 / 100 · Weldability 60 / 100 · Formability (cold) 20 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 35 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 65 MJ/kg27,945 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 350 L/kg41.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%
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.
C63280-TF00 vs C63280-TQ50 — frequently asked
Is C63280-TF00 stronger than C63280-TQ50?
Yes. C63280-TF00 has a typical yield strength of 580 MPa (84.1 ksi) against 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) for C63280-TQ50 — about 5% more. Tensile strength is 855 MPa (124 ksi) vs 830 MPa (120 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, TF00 or TQ50?
M30 is the default C63280 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither TF00 nor TQ50). 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 C63280-TF00 over C63280-TQ50?
Pick C63280-TF00 when strength drives the design. Pick C63280-TQ50 when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C63280-TF00 and C63280-TQ50 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.