Copper Alloy C82500-C vs C82500-TF00
Copper Alloy · C82500 temper comparison
C82500-C and C82500-TF00 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C82500: C (as Cast) versus TF00 (solution heat treated and precipitation hardened). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C82500-TF00 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) against 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) for C82500-C, about 3.6 times as much; tensile strength follows at 1,105 MPa (160 ksi) vs 517 MPa (75 ksi). In exchange, C82500-C is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 1% for C82500-TF00, and C82500-TF00 is harder (375 HB vs 160 HB). C82500-TF00 runs hotter in service (250°C vs 200°C continuous) and C82500-TF00 conducts heat better (105 W/m·K vs 90 W/m·K). On the shop floor, C82500-C welds better (50 vs 40 out of 100).
C82500-CChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
C82500-TF00Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
C82500-C vs C82500-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
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 128 GPa18.6 Msi · Shear Modulus 50 GPa7.3 Msi · Bulk Modulus 115 GPa16.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Compressive Strength 1,240 MPa180 ksi · Hardness, Rockwell C 40 HRC · Hardness, Vickers 400 HV
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.26 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 857°C1,575 °F · Liquidus Temperature 982°C1,800 °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 419 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 17 µm/m·K9.4 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).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.25 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20% · Castability 75 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 65 / 100 · Polishability 85 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 130 MJ/kg55,890 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 8.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 250 L/kg30 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.
C82500-C vs C82500-TF00 — frequently asked
Is C82500-TF00 stronger than C82500-C?
Yes. C82500-TF00 has a typical yield strength of 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) against 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) for C82500-C — about 3.6 times as much. Tensile strength is 1,105 MPa (160 ksi) vs 517 MPa (75 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, C or TF00?
TF00 is the default C82500 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, C82500-C or C82500-TF00?
C82500-TF00. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (30/100) for C82500-C; for welding the order is C82500-C first (fair, 50/100) then C82500-TF00 (fair, 40/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C82500-C and C82500-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.