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Copper Alloy C75200 vs C76200

Copper Alloy · grade comparison

Copper Alloy C75200 and C76200 are both copper alloy grades. Both yield at about 427 MPa — strength does not separate them. C76200 is the more ductile: elongation 10% versus 6% for C75200. C75200 runs hotter in service (200°C vs 175°C continuous) and C75200 conducts heat better (33 W/m·K vs 29 W/m·K).

C75200Choose it when the part sees heat.

C76200Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.

C75200 vs C76200: properties

C75200C76200

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

125 GPa18.1 Msi
124 GPa18 Msi

Shear Modulus

47 GPa6.8 Msi
46 GPa6.7 Msi

Bulk Modulus

122 GPa17.7 Msi
129 GPa18.7 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.33
0.34

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

427 MPa61.9 ksi
448 MPa65 ksi

Elongation at Break

6%
10%

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

185 MPa26.8 ksi
215 MPa31.2 ksi

Hardness, Brinell

160 HB
155 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

85 HRB
82 HRB

Hardness, Vickers

170 HV
165 HV

Same in both: Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 517 MPa75 ksi · Shear Strength 330 MPa47.9 ksi

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

8.73 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³
8.7 g/cm³0.31 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,021°C1,870 °F
1,010°C1,850 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,110°C2,030 °F
1,050°C1,922 °F

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

33 W/m·K19.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F
29 W/m·K16.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Latent Heat of Fusion

200 J/g86 BTU/lb
175 J/g75.2 BTU/lb

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

200°C392 °F
175°C347 °F

Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 377 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 16.2 µm/m·K9 µin/in·°F · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

6 % IACS
5.5 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

2.87×10⁻⁷ Ω·m11.3 µΩ·in
3.13×10⁻⁷ Ω·m12.3 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.26 V
-0.19 V

Corrosion Resistance

65 / 100
62 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

25 / 100
30 / 100

Weldability

45 / 100
50 / 100

Formability (cold)

50 / 100
60 / 100

Castability

40 / 100
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Polishability

92 / 100
90 / 100

Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20% · Brazeability / Solderability 85 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

82 MJ/kg35,254 BTU/lb
72 MJ/kg30,954 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

5.6 kg CO₂/kg
5 kg CO₂/kg

Same in both: Embodied Water 320 L/kg38.3 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 40%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Modulus of Resilience

729 kJ/m³
809 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

10 mm²/s
8.8 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

8
7

Same in both: Specific Strength (UTS / density) 59 kN·m/kg · Specific Stiffness (E / density) 14.3 MN·m/kg

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 scaleC75200C76200

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityC75200C76200
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.

C75200 vs C76200 — frequently asked

What is the difference between C75200 and C76200?

Copper Alloy C75200 and C76200 are both copper alloy grades. Both yield at about 427 MPa — strength does not separate them. C76200 is the more ductile: elongation 10% versus 6% for C75200.

Which is cheaper, C75200 or C76200?

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, C75200 or C76200?

C76200, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 30/100 against 25/100 for C75200; for welding the order is C76200 first (fair, 50/100) then C75200 (fair, 45/100).

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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C75200 and C76200 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.