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Copper Alloy C75400 vs C75700

Copper Alloy · grade comparison

Copper Alloy C75400 and C75700 are both copper alloy grades. Both yield at about 425 MPa — strength does not separate them. C75400 is the more ductile: elongation 12% versus 10% for C75700. C75700 conducts heat better (45 W/m·K vs 37 W/m·K).

C75400Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.

C75400 vs C75700: properties

C75400C75700

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
130 GPa18.9 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.33
0.34

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

515 MPa74.7 ksi
496 MPa71.9 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

425 MPa61.6 ksi
420 MPa60.9 ksi

Elongation at Break

12%
10%

Shear Strength

330 MPa47.9 ksi
320 MPa46.4 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

190 MPa27.6 ksi
180 MPa26.1 ksi

Hardness, Brinell

140 HB
135 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

75 HRB
74 HRB

Hardness, Vickers

150 HV
145 HV

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,021°C1,870 °F
1,004°C1,839 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,054°C1,929 °F
1,038°C1,900 °F

Same in both: Density 8.72 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

37 W/m·K21.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F
45 W/m·K26 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Latent Heat of Fusion

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180 J/g77.4 BTU/lb

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 · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °F · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

6.5 % IACS
9 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

2.65×10⁻⁷ Ω·m10.4 µΩ·in
1.92×10⁻⁷ Ω·m7.56 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.27 V
-0.25 V

Corrosion Resistance

66 / 100
65 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Weldability

45 / 100
40 / 100

Polishability

88 / 100
90 / 100

Same in both: Machinability 30 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20% · Formability (cold) 55 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 80 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

78 MJ/kg33,534 BTU/lb
65 MJ/kg27,945 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

5.2 kg CO₂/kg
4.6 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

260 L/kg31.2 gal/lb
250 L/kg30 gal/lb

Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 40%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

59 kN·m/kg
57 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

14.3 MN·m/kg
14.2 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

723 kJ/m³
711 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

11.3 mm²/s
13.7 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

9
11

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 scaleC75400C75700

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityC75400C75700
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.

C75400 vs C75700 — frequently asked

What is the difference between C75400 and C75700?

Copper Alloy C75400 and C75700 are both copper alloy grades. Both yield at about 425 MPa — strength does not separate them. C75400 is the more ductile: elongation 12% versus 10% for C75700.

Which is cheaper, C75400 or C75700?

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 welds better, C75400 or C75700?

C75400. Its weldability rates fair (45/100) against fair (40/100) for C75700.

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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.