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Copper Alloy C83400 vs CC752S

Copper Alloy · grade comparison

Copper Alloy C83400 and CC752S are both copper alloy grades. CC752S is the stronger of the two: yield strength 110 MPa (16 ksi) against 69 MPa (10 ksi) for C83400, about 59% more; tensile strength follows at 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) vs 234 MPa (33.9 ksi). In exchange, C83400 is the more ductile: elongation 35% versus 15% for CC752S, and CC752S is harder (75 HB vs 50 HB). CC752S is lighter (8.45 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, CC752S machines more easily (very good vs good) and C83400 welds better (fair vs poor).

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

CC752SChoose it when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint.

C83400 vs CC752S: properties

C83400CC752S

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
280 MPa40.6 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

69 MPa10 ksi
110 MPa16 ksi

Elongation at Break

35%
15%

Reduction in Area

30%
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Shear Strength

165 MPa23.9 ksi
200 MPa29 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

70 MPa10.2 ksi
90 MPa13.1 ksi

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

40 J29.5 ft·lbf
12 J8.9 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

50 HB
75 HB

Hardness, Vickers

53 HV
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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
8.45 g/cm³0.31 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,010°C1,850 °F
880°C1,616 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,055°C1,931 °F
905°C1,661 °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
24 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

5.39×10⁻⁸ Ω·m2.12 µΩ·in
7.2×10⁻⁸ Ω·m2.83 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.25 V
-0.28 V

Corrosion Resistance

62 / 100
57 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

58 / 100
80 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

65%
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Weldability

45 / 100
25 / 100

Formability (cold)

30 / 100
20 / 100

Castability

72 / 100
85 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

88 / 100
80 / 100

Polishability

70 / 100
75 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

58 MJ/kg24,936 BTU/lb
55 MJ/kg23,646 BTU/lb

Embodied Water

260 L/kg31.2 gal/lb
350 L/kg41.9 gal/lb

Same in both: Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.6 kg CO₂/kg · Typical Recycled Content 80%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

27 kN·m/kg
33 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

11 MN·m/kg
11.2 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

25 kJ/m³
64 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

48.1 mm²/s
35.8 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

21
17

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 scaleC83400CC752S

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityC83400CC752S
CNC machiningYes—
Default conditionAs Cast—
Relative cost$$$$ High$$$$ High
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 CC752S — frequently asked

Is CC752S stronger than C83400?

Yes. CC752S has a typical yield strength of 110 MPa (16 ksi) against 69 MPa (10 ksi) for C83400 — about 59% more. Tensile strength is 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) vs 234 MPa (33.9 ksi).

Which is cheaper, C83400 or CC752S?

Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.

Which is easier to machine, C83400 or CC752S?

CC752S. Its machinability rates very good (80/100) against good (58/100) for C83400; for welding the order is C83400 first (fair, 45/100) then CC752S (poor, 25/100).

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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.