Copper Alloy C68100 vs ERCuSi-A
Copper Alloy · grade comparison
Copper Alloy C68100 and ERCuSi-A are both copper alloy grades. C68100 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 415 MPa (60.2 ksi) against 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) for ERCuSi-A, about 19% more. In exchange, ERCuSi-A is the more ductile: elongation 38% versus 25% for C68100, and C68100 is harder (105 HB vs 85 HB). C68100 conducts heat better (120 W/m·K vs 36 W/m·K). On the shop floor, C68100 machines more easily (fair vs poor) and ERCuSi-A welds better (excellent vs very good).
C68100Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
ERCuSi-AChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
C68100 vs ERCuSi-A: 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
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 B
Hardness, Vickers
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 380 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 30%
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 40%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | C68100 | ERCuSi-A |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 4 finishes: Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Gold Plating, Silver Plating.
C68100 vs ERCuSi-A — frequently asked
Is C68100 stronger than ERCuSi-A?
Yes. C68100 has a typical tensile strength of 415 MPa (60.2 ksi) against 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) for ERCuSi-A — about 19% more.
Which is cheaper, C68100 or ERCuSi-A?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, C68100 or ERCuSi-A?
C68100. Its machinability rates fair (45/100) against poor (33/100) for ERCuSi-A; for welding the order is ERCuSi-A first (excellent, 90/100) then C68100 (very good, 80/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C68100 and ERCuSi-A 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.