Copper Alloy C81400 vs Cu-ETP1
Copper Alloy · grade comparison
Copper Alloy C81400 and Cu-ETP1 are both copper alloy grades. C81400 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for Cu-ETP1, about 3.6 times as much; tensile strength follows at 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) vs 220 MPa (31.9 ksi). In exchange, Cu-ETP1 is the more ductile: elongation 40% versus 11% for C81400, and C81400 is harder (110 HB vs 45 HB). C81400 runs hotter in service (350°C vs 200°C continuous) and Cu-ETP1 conducts heat better (394 W/m·K vs 259 W/m·K). On the shop floor, C81400 machines more easily (good vs poor) and Cu-ETP1 welds better (50 vs 40 out of 100).
C81400Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
Cu-ETP1Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
C81400 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.
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Reduction in Area
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 117 GPa17 Msi · Shear Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi
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
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 205 J/g88.1 BTU/lb
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
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
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20%
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 | C81400 | Cu-ETP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 4 finishes: Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Gold Plating, Silver Plating.
C81400 vs Cu-ETP1 — frequently asked
Is C81400 stronger than Cu-ETP1?
Yes. C81400 has a typical yield strength of 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for Cu-ETP1 — about 3.6 times as much. Tensile strength is 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) vs 220 MPa (31.9 ksi).
Which is cheaper, C81400 or Cu-ETP1?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, C81400 or Cu-ETP1?
C81400. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against poor (30/100) for Cu-ETP1; for welding the order is Cu-ETP1 first (fair, 50/100) then C81400 (fair, 40/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C81400 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.