Copper Alloy C77300 vs ERCuSi-A
Copper Alloy · grade comparison
Copper Alloy C77300 and ERCuSi-A are both copper alloy grades. C77300 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) against 195 MPa (28.3 ksi) for ERCuSi-A, about 41% more; tensile strength follows at 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) vs 350 MPa (50.8 ksi). In exchange, ERCuSi-A is the more ductile: elongation 38% versus 12% for C77300, and C77300 is harder (130 HB vs 85 HB). C77300 is stiffer (120 GPa vs 103 GPa) and C77300 runs hotter in service (300°C vs 200°C continuous). On the shop floor, ERCuSi-A welds better (excellent vs good).
C77300Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
ERCuSi-AChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
C77300 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
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Bulk Modulus
Reduction in Area
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
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
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 380 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 7 % IACS
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)
Brazeability / Solderability
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 30% · Castability 60 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
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 | C77300 | ERCuSi-A |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 4 finishes: Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Gold Plating, Silver Plating.
C77300 vs ERCuSi-A — frequently asked
Is C77300 stronger than ERCuSi-A?
Yes. C77300 has a typical yield strength of 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) against 195 MPa (28.3 ksi) for ERCuSi-A — about 41% more. Tensile strength is 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) vs 350 MPa (50.8 ksi).
Which is cheaper, C77300 or ERCuSi-A?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, C77300 or ERCuSi-A?
C77300. Its machinability rates fair (40/100) against poor (33/100) for ERCuSi-A; for welding the order is ERCuSi-A first (excellent, 90/100) then C77300 (good, 55/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C77300 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.