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Copper Alloy C83400 vs CC750S

Copper Alloy · grade comparison

Copper Alloy C83400 and CC750S are both copper alloy grades. CC750S is the stronger of the two: yield strength 90 MPa (13.1 ksi) against 69 MPa (10 ksi) for C83400, about 30% more. In exchange, C83400 is the more ductile: elongation 35% versus 18% for CC750S, and CC750S is harder (55 HB vs 50 HB). CC750S is lighter (8.5 g/cm³ vs 8.8 g/cm³ for C83400) and C83400 conducts heat better (159 W/m·K vs 115 W/m·K). On the shop floor, CC750S machines more easily (excellent vs good), C83400 welds better (fair vs poor), and CC750S sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than C83400 (high, $$$$).

C83400Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.

CC750SChoose it when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint.

C83400 vs CC750S: properties

C83400CC750S

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

96.5 GPa14 Msi
95 GPa13.8 Msi

Shear Modulus

37 GPa5.4 Msi
36 GPa5.2 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

234 MPa33.9 ksi
210 MPa30.5 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

69 MPa10 ksi
90 MPa13.1 ksi

Elongation at Break

35%
18%

Reduction in Area

30%
20%

Shear Strength

165 MPa23.9 ksi
155 MPa22.5 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

70 MPa10.2 ksi
65 MPa9.4 ksi

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

40 J29.5 ft·lbf
20 J14.8 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

50 HB
55 HB

Hardness, Vickers

53 HV
58 HV

Compressive Strength

—
230 MPa33.4 ksi

Hardness, Rockwell B

—
18 HRB

Same in both: Bulk Modulus 105 GPa15.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

8.8 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³
8.5 g/cm³0.31 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,010°C1,850 °F
900°C1,652 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,055°C1,931 °F
935°C1,715 °F

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

159 W/m·K91.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F
115 W/m·K66.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

376 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F
380 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

18.4 µm/m·K10.2 µin/in·°F
20.5 µm/m·K11.4 µin/in·°F

Latent Heat of Fusion

205 J/g88.1 BTU/lb
170 J/g73.1 BTU/lb

Min Service Temperature

-200°C-328 °F
-100°C-148 °F

Same in both: Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

32 % IACS
26 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

5.39×10⁻⁸ Ω·m2.12 µΩ·in
6.6×10⁻⁸ Ω·m2.6 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.25 V
-0.26 V

Corrosion Resistance

62 / 100
50 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

58 / 100
85 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

65%
80%

Weldability

45 / 100
20 / 100

Formability (cold)

30 / 100
20 / 100

Castability

72 / 100
85 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

88 / 100
75 / 100

Polishability

70 / 100
75 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

58 MJ/kg24,936 BTU/lb
45 MJ/kg19,347 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

3.6 kg CO₂/kg
3.2 kg CO₂/kg

Typical Recycled Content

80%
85%

Same in both: Embodied Water 260 L/kg31.2 gal/lb

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

27 kN·m/kg
25 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

11 MN·m/kg
11.2 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

25 kJ/m³
43 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

48.1 mm²/s
35.6 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

21
12

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 scaleC83400CC750S

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityC83400CC750S
CNC machiningYes—
Default conditionAs Cast—
Relative cost$$$$ High$$$ Premium
Min. machined wall0.8 mm—
Best machined surfaceRa 1.6 µm—
Chrome PlatingYes—
ElectropolishingYes—
Nickel PlatingYes—
PaintingYes—
Tin PlatingYes—

They share 4 finishes: Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Gold Plating, Silver Plating.

C83400 vs CC750S — frequently asked

Is CC750S stronger than C83400?

Yes. CC750S has a typical yield strength of 90 MPa (13.1 ksi) against 69 MPa (10 ksi) for C83400 — about 30% more. Tensile strength is 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) vs 234 MPa (33.9 ksi).

Which is cheaper, C83400 or CC750S?

CC750S is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while C83400 is high ($$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.

Which is easier to machine, C83400 or CC750S?

CC750S. Its machinability rates excellent (85/100) against good (58/100) for C83400; for welding the order is C83400 first (fair, 45/100) then CC750S (poor, 20/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C83400 and CC750S 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.