Copper Alloy C81200 vs Cu-ETP1
Copper Alloy · grade comparison
Copper Alloy C81200 and Cu-ETP1 are both copper alloy grades. Cu-ETP1 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) against 62 MPa (8.99 ksi) for C81200, about 13% more; tensile strength follows at 220 MPa (31.9 ksi) vs 172 MPa (24.9 ksi). Cu-ETP1 is harder — 50 HV against 46 HV for C81200 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. Cu-ETP1 conducts heat better (394 W/m·K vs 320 W/m·K). On the shop floor, C81200 welds better (good vs fair) and Cu-ETP1 forms better (excellent vs poor).
C81200Choose it when it will be welded.
Cu-ETP1Choose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
C81200 vs Cu-ETP1: 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
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.34 · Elongation at Break 40%
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: Melting Point (Solidus) 1,065°C1,949 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,083°C1,981 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 385 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 205 J/g88.1 BTU/lb · 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)
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 65 / 100
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 %) 20%
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.6 kg CO₂/kg
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 | C81200 | Cu-ETP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 4 finishes: Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Gold Plating, Silver Plating.
C81200 vs Cu-ETP1 — frequently asked
Is Cu-ETP1 stronger than C81200?
Yes. Cu-ETP1 has a typical yield strength of 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) against 62 MPa (8.99 ksi) for C81200 — about 13% more. Tensile strength is 220 MPa (31.9 ksi) vs 172 MPa (24.9 ksi).
Which is cheaper, C81200 or Cu-ETP1?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, C81200 or Cu-ETP1?
Cu-ETP1, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 30/100 against 25/100 for C81200; for welding the order is C81200 first (good, 65/100) then Cu-ETP1 (fair, 50/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C81200 and Cu-ETP1 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.