Copper Alloy C82500-M01 vs C82500-TF00
Copper Alloy · C82500 temper comparison
C82500-M01 and C82500-TF00 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C82500: M01 (as sand 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 262 MPa (38 ksi) for C82500-M01, about 3.8 times as much; tensile strength follows at 1,105 MPa (160 ksi) vs 517 MPa (75 ksi). In exchange, C82500-M01 is the more ductile: elongation 15% versus 1% for C82500-TF00, and C82500-TF00 is harder (375 HB vs 180 HB). C82500-TF00 runs hotter in service (250°C vs 150°C continuous) and C82500-TF00 conducts electricity better (20 % IACS vs 18 % IACS). On the shop floor, C82500-M01 welds better (good vs fair).
C82500-M01Choose 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-M01 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Same in both: Bulk Modulus 115 GPa16.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Reduction in Area 2% · Compressive Strength 1,240 MPa180 ksi · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 5 J3.7 ft·lbf · Hardness, Rockwell C 40 HRC · Hardness, Vickers 400 HV
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Liquidus Temperature
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
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 419 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°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).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 62 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Weldability
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability 35 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20% · Formability (cold) 10 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
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.
C82500-M01 vs C82500-TF00 — frequently asked
Is C82500-TF00 stronger than C82500-M01?
Yes. C82500-TF00 has a typical yield strength of 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) against 262 MPa (38 ksi) for C82500-M01 — about 3.8 times as much. Tensile strength is 1,105 MPa (160 ksi) vs 517 MPa (75 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, M01 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 welds better, C82500-M01 or C82500-TF00?
C82500-M01. Its weldability rates good (60/100) against fair (40/100) for C82500-TF00.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C82500-M01 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.