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Copper Alloy C82500-M01 vs C82500-TB00

Copper Alloy · C82500 temper comparison

C82500-M01 and C82500-TB00 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C82500: M01 (as sand cast) versus TB00 (solution heat treated). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C82500-M01 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 262 MPa (38 ksi) against 205 MPa (29.7 ksi) for C82500-TB00, about 28% more; tensile strength follows at 517 MPa (75 ksi) vs 480 MPa (69.6 ksi). In exchange, C82500-TB00 is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 15% for C82500-M01, and C82500-M01 is harder (180 HB vs 115 HB). C82500-M01 conducts heat better (100 W/m·K vs 84 W/m·K). On the shop floor, C82500-M01 machines more easily (fair vs poor).

C82500-M01Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.

C82500-TB00Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.

C82500-M01 vs C82500-TB00: properties

C82500-M01C82500-TB00

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

124 GPa18 Msi
128 GPa18.6 Msi

Shear Modulus

48 GPa7 Msi
50 GPa7.3 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

517 MPa75 ksi
480 MPa69.6 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

262 MPa38 ksi
205 MPa29.7 ksi

Elongation at Break

15%
25%

Reduction in Area

2%
25%

Shear Strength

340 MPa49.3 ksi
330 MPa47.9 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

170 MPa24.7 ksi
140 MPa20.3 ksi

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

5 J3.7 ft·lbf
30 J22.1 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

180 HB
115 HB

Same in both: 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.

Liquidus Temperature

999°C1,830 °F
982°C1,800 °F

Same in both: Density 8.26 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 857°C1,575 °F

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Thermal Conductivity

100 W/m·K57.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F
84 W/m·K48.5 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

17.5 µm/m·K9.7 µin/in·°F
17 µm/m·K9.4 µin/in·°F

Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 419 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 205 J/g88.1 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 150°C302 °F · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

18 % IACS
17 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

9.6×10⁻⁸ Ω·m3.78 µΩ·in
1.01×10⁻⁷ Ω·m3.98 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.2 V
-0.25 V

Corrosion Resistance

62 / 100
60 / 100

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

35 / 100
25 / 100

Weldability

60 / 100
55 / 100

Formability (cold)

10 / 100
35 / 100

Castability

85 / 100
75 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

70 / 100
65 / 100

Polishability

75 / 100
85 / 100

Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20%

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

75 MJ/kg32,244 BTU/lb
130 MJ/kg55,890 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

5.2 kg CO₂/kg
8.5 kg CO₂/kg

Same in both: 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.

501002005001,0007.588.599.5Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scaleC82500

C82500-M01 vs C82500-TB00 — frequently asked

Is C82500-M01 stronger than C82500-TB00?

Yes. C82500-M01 has a typical yield strength of 262 MPa (38 ksi) against 205 MPa (29.7 ksi) for C82500-TB00 — about 28% more. Tensile strength is 517 MPa (75 ksi) vs 480 MPa (69.6 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, M01 or TB00?

TF00 is the default C82500 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither M01 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, C82500-M01 or C82500-TB00?

C82500-M01. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (25/100) for C82500-TB00; for welding the order is C82500-M01 first (good, 60/100) then C82500-TB00 (good, 55/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C82500-M01 and C82500-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.