Copper Alloy C82510-M04 vs C82510-TF00
Copper Alloy · C82510 temper comparison
C82510-M04 and C82510-TF00 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C82510: M04 (as pressure die cast) versus TF00 (solution heat treated and precipitation hardened). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C82510-TF00 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,035 MPa (150 ksi) against 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) for C82510-M04, about 3.5 times as much; tensile strength follows at 1,105 MPa (160 ksi) vs 550 MPa (79.8 ksi). In exchange, C82510-M04 is the more ductile: elongation 14% versus 1% for C82510-TF00, and C82510-TF00 is harder (400 HB vs 190 HB). C82510-TF00 runs hotter in service (220°C vs 150°C continuous) and C82510-TF00 conducts electricity better (20 % IACS vs 18 % IACS).
C82510-M04Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
C82510-TF00Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
C82510-M04 vs C82510-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
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 50 GPa7.3 Msi · Bulk Modulus 115 GPa16.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Hardness, Rockwell C 43 HRC
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.26 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 866°C1,591 °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 · 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 62 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Castability 85 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 160 MJ/kg68,788 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 11 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 400 L/kg47.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 35%
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.
C82510-M04 vs C82510-TF00 — frequently asked
Is C82510-TF00 stronger than C82510-M04?
Yes. C82510-TF00 has a typical yield strength of 1,035 MPa (150 ksi) against 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) for C82510-M04 — about 3.5 times as much. Tensile strength is 1,105 MPa (160 ksi) vs 550 MPa (79.8 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, M04 or TF00?
TF00 is the default C82510 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, C82510-M04 or C82510-TF00?
C82510-M04, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 43/100 against 35/100 for C82510-TF00; for welding the order is C82510-M04 first (fair, 45/100) then C82510-TF00 (fair, 40/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C82510-M04 and C82510-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.