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Copper Alloy C71900-TD01 vs C71900-TH02

Copper Alloy · C71900 temper comparison

C71900-TD01 and C71900-TH02 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C71900: TD01 (solution heat treated and cold worked, quarter hard) versus TH02 (TD02 and precipitation hardened). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C71900-TH02 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 830 MPa (120 ksi) against 400 MPa (58 ksi) for C71900-TD01, about 108% more; tensile strength follows at 900 MPa (131 ksi) vs 560 MPa (81.2 ksi). In exchange, C71900-TD01 is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 6% for C71900-TH02, and C71900-TH02 is harder (288 HB vs 160 HB). C71900-TH02 runs hotter in service (300°C vs 260°C continuous) and C71900-TH02 conducts heat better (34 W/m·K vs 28 W/m·K). On the shop floor, C71900-TD01 welds better (good vs fair).

C71900-TD01Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.

C71900-TH02Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.

C71900-TD01 vs C71900-TH02: properties

C71900-TD01C71900-TH02

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

150 GPa21.8 Msi
155 GPa22.5 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

560 MPa81.2 ksi
900 MPa131 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

400 MPa58 ksi
830 MPa120 ksi

Elongation at Break

20%
6%

Reduction in Area

50%
25%

Shear Strength

360 MPa52.2 ksi
550 MPa79.8 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

215 MPa31.2 ksi
330 MPa47.9 ksi

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

55 J40.6 ft·lbf
25 J18.4 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

160 HB
288 HB

Hardness, Rockwell C

24 HRC
30 HRC

Hardness, Vickers

168 HV
305 HV

Same in both: Shear Modulus 57 GPa8.3 Msi · Bulk Modulus 150 GPa21.8 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Same in both: Density 8.94 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,200°C2,192 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,240°C2,264 °F

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

28 W/m·K16.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F
34 W/m·K19.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

260°C500 °F
300°C572 °F

Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 377 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 15.5 µm/m·K8.6 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 205 J/g88.1 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

4 % IACS
6 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

4.31×10⁻⁷ Ω·m17 µΩ·in
2.87×10⁻⁷ Ω·m11.3 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.25 V · Corrosion Resistance 78 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

20%
22%

Weldability

55 / 100
40 / 100

Formability (cold)

60 / 100
25 / 100

Same in both: Machinability 30 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 70 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 75 MJ/kg32,244 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 5.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 320 L/kg38.3 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 25%

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 scaleC71900

C71900-TD01 vs C71900-TH02 — frequently asked

Is C71900-TH02 stronger than C71900-TD01?

Yes. C71900-TH02 has a typical yield strength of 830 MPa (120 ksi) against 400 MPa (58 ksi) for C71900-TD01 — about 108% more. Tensile strength is 900 MPa (131 ksi) vs 560 MPa (81.2 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, TD01 or TH02?

TF00 is the default C71900 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither TD01 nor TH02). 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.

Which welds better, C71900-TD01 or C71900-TH02?

C71900-TD01. Its weldability rates good (55/100) against fair (40/100) for C71900-TH02.

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C71900-TD01 and C71900-TH02 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.