Copper Alloy C81500-F vs C81500-TB00
Copper Alloy · C81500 temper comparison
C81500-F and C81500-TB00 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C81500: F (as fabricated) versus TB00 (solution heat treated). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C81500-F is the stronger of the two: yield strength 110 MPa (16 ksi) against 95 MPa (13.8 ksi) for C81500-TB00, about 16% more. In exchange, C81500-TB00 is the more ductile: elongation 30% versus 25% for C81500-F, and C81500-F is harder (55 HB vs 48 HB). C81500-F runs hotter in service (250°C vs 200°C continuous) and C81500-F conducts heat better (230 W/m·K vs 190 W/m·K).
C81500-FChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
C81500-TB00Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
C81500-F vs C81500-TB00: 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
Hardness, Brinell
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 117 GPa17 Msi · Shear Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 138 GPa20 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34 · Shear Strength 230 MPa33.4 ksi · Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit) 125 MPa18.1 ksi · Hardness, Rockwell B 62 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.89 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,075°C1,967 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,080°C1,976 °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) 17.6 µm/m·K9.8 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) -0.25 V · Corrosion Resistance 60 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20% · Weldability 35 / 100 · Castability 60 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 53 MJ/kg22,786 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.4 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 250 L/kg30 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 40%
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.
C81500-F vs C81500-TB00 — frequently asked
Is C81500-F stronger than C81500-TB00?
Yes. C81500-F has a typical yield strength of 110 MPa (16 ksi) against 95 MPa (13.8 ksi) for C81500-TB00 — about 16% more. Tensile strength is 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) vs 240 MPa (34.8 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, F or TB00?
TF00 is the default C81500 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither F nor TB00). 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, C81500-F or C81500-TB00?
C81500-TB00, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 30/100 against 25/100 for C81500-F.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C81500-F and C81500-TB00 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.