Copper Alloy C81400-TB00 vs C81400-TF00
Copper Alloy · C81400 temper comparison
C81400-TB00 and C81400-TF00 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C81400: TB00 (solution heat treated) versus TF00 (solution heat treated and precipitation hardened). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C81400-TF00 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) against 110 MPa (16 ksi) for C81400-TB00, about 127% more; tensile strength follows at 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) vs 240 MPa (34.8 ksi). In exchange, C81400-TB00 is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 11% for C81400-TF00, and C81400-TF00 is harder (110 HB vs 55 HB). C81400-TF00 runs hotter in service (350°C vs 250°C continuous) and C81400-TF00 conducts heat better (259 W/m·K vs 165 W/m·K). On the shop floor, C81400-TF00 machines more easily (good vs fair).
C81400-TB00Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
C81400-TF00Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
C81400-TB00 vs C81400-TF00: 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.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 117 GPa17 Msi · Shear Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 138 GPa20 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.83 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,075°C1,967 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,085°C1,985 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 376 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 16.6 µm/m·K9.2 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 205 J/g88.1 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.28 V · Corrosion Resistance 60 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20% · Castability 60 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 57 MJ/kg24,506 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.9 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 260 L/kg31.2 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%
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.
C81400-TB00 vs C81400-TF00 — frequently asked
Is C81400-TF00 stronger than C81400-TB00?
Yes. C81400-TF00 has a typical yield strength of 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) against 110 MPa (16 ksi) for C81400-TB00 — about 127% more. Tensile strength is 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) vs 240 MPa (34.8 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, TB00 or TF00?
TF00 is the default C81400 condition in the FabDigit quote flow. 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 is easier to machine, C81400-TB00 or C81400-TF00?
C81400-TF00. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against fair (40/100) for C81400-TB00; for welding the order is C81400-TB00 first (fair, 45/100) then C81400-TF00 (fair, 40/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C81400-TB00 and C81400-TF00 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.