Copper Alloy C82800-M vs C82800-TF00
Copper Alloy · C82800 temper comparison
C82800-M and C82800-TF00 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C82800: M (thermomechanically controlled processed) versus TF00 (solution heat treated and precipitation hardened). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C82800-TF00 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) against 310 MPa (45 ksi) for C82800-M, about 3.2 times as much; tensile strength follows at 1,069 MPa (155 ksi) vs 552 MPa (80.1 ksi). In exchange, C82800-M is the more ductile: elongation 1% versus 0.5% for C82800-TF00, and C82800-TF00 is harder (400 HB vs 200 HB). C82800-TF00 conducts heat better (105 W/m·K vs 78 W/m·K).
C82800-MChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
C82800-TF00Choose it when strength drives the design.
C82800-M vs C82800-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
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 131 GPa19 Msi · Shear Modulus 50 GPa7.3 Msi · Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Compressive Strength 1,300 MPa189 ksi · Shear Strength 690 MPa100 ksi · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 20 MPa·√m18.2 ksi·√in · Hardness, Rockwell C 43 HRC · Hardness, Vickers 420 HV
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.25 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 857°C1,575 °F · Liquidus Temperature 954°C1,749 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 419 J/kg·K0.1 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 · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °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).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.22 V
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 40 / 100 · Castability 80 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 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 350 L/kg41.9 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.
C82800-M vs C82800-TF00 — frequently asked
Is C82800-TF00 stronger than C82800-M?
Yes. C82800-TF00 has a typical yield strength of 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) against 310 MPa (45 ksi) for C82800-M — about 3.2 times as much. Tensile strength is 1,069 MPa (155 ksi) vs 552 MPa (80.1 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, M or TF00?
TF00 is the default C82800 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.
When should I choose C82800-M over C82800-TF00?
Pick C82800-M when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick C82800-TF00 when strength drives the design.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C82800-M and C82800-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.