Copper Alloy C84800 vs C87400
Copper Alloy · grade comparison
Copper Alloy C84800 and C87400 are both copper alloy grades. C87400 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 165 MPa (23.9 ksi) against 124 MPa (18 ksi) for C84800, about 33% more; tensile strength follows at 379 MPa (55 ksi) vs 262 MPa (38 ksi). In exchange, C84800 is the more ductile: elongation 35% versus 30% for C87400, and C87400 is harder (70 HB vs 55 HB). C87400 is stiffer (100 GPa vs 86 GPa) and C84800 conducts heat better (72 W/m·K vs 28.5 W/m·K). On the shop floor, C84800 machines more easily (excellent vs fair), C87400 welds better (very good vs poor), and C87400 sits in a lower cost tier (high, $$$$) than C84800 (specialty, $$$$$).
C84800Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
C87400Choose it when strength drives the design, or when it will be welded.
C84800 vs C87400: 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
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Reduction in Area
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.34
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Same in both: Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Castability
Polishability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Water 250 L/kg30 gal/lb
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | C84800 | C87400 |
|---|---|---|
| CNC machining | Yes | — |
| Default condition | As Cast | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$$ Specialty | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | 0.8 mm | — |
| Best machined surface | Ra 1.6 µm | — |
| Chrome Plating | Yes | — |
| Electropolishing | Yes | — |
| Nickel Plating | Yes | — |
| Painting | Yes | — |
| Tin Plating | Yes | — |
They share 4 finishes: Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Gold Plating, Silver Plating.
C84800 vs C87400 — frequently asked
Is C87400 stronger than C84800?
Yes. C87400 has a typical yield strength of 165 MPa (23.9 ksi) against 124 MPa (18 ksi) for C84800 — about 33% more. Tensile strength is 379 MPa (55 ksi) vs 262 MPa (38 ksi).
Which is cheaper, C84800 or C87400?
C87400 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the high tier ($$$$) while C84800 is specialty ($$$$$). 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, C84800 or C87400?
C84800. Its machinability rates excellent (88/100) against fair (50/100) for C87400; for welding the order is C87400 first (very good, 75/100) then C84800 (poor, 20/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C84800 and C87400 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.