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Copper Alloy C86300 vs CC750S

Copper Alloy · grade comparison

Copper Alloy C86300 and CC750S are both copper alloy grades. C86300 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) against 90 MPa (13.1 ksi) for CC750S, about 5.2 times as much; tensile strength follows at 820 MPa (119 ksi) vs 210 MPa (30.5 ksi). In exchange, CC750S is the more ductile: elongation 18% versus 15% for C86300, and C86300 is harder (225 HB vs 55 HB). C86300 is lighter (7.65 g/cm³ vs 8.5 g/cm³ for CC750S) and C86300 is stiffer (103 GPa vs 95 GPa). On the shop floor, CC750S machines more easily (excellent vs poor), C86300 welds better (30 vs 20 out of 100), and CC750S sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than C86300 (specialty, $$$$$).

C86300Choose it when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint.

CC750SChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.

C86300 vs CC750S: properties

C86300CC750S

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

103 GPa14.9 Msi
95 GPa13.8 Msi

Shear Modulus

39 GPa5.7 Msi
36 GPa5.2 Msi

Bulk Modulus

107 GPa15.5 Msi
105 GPa15.2 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

820 MPa119 ksi
210 MPa30.5 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

470 MPa68.2 ksi
90 MPa13.1 ksi

Elongation at Break

15%
18%

Reduction in Area

18%
20%

Compressive Strength

480 MPa69.6 ksi
230 MPa33.4 ksi

Shear Strength

540 MPa78.3 ksi
155 MPa22.5 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

200 MPa29 ksi
65 MPa9.4 ksi

Hardness, Brinell

225 HB
55 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

96 HRB
18 HRB

Hardness, Vickers

—
58 HV

Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.34 · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 20 J14.8 ft·lbf

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

7.65 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³
8.5 g/cm³0.31 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

862°C1,584 °F
900°C1,652 °F

Liquidus Temperature

924°C1,695 °F
935°C1,715 °F

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

36 W/m·K20.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F
115 W/m·K66.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

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

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

19.3 µm/m·K10.7 µin/in·°F
20.5 µm/m·K11.4 µin/in·°F

Latent Heat of Fusion

175 J/g75.2 BTU/lb
170 J/g73.1 BTU/lb

Same in both: Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °F · Min Service Temperature -100°C-148 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

8 % IACS
26 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

2.16×10⁻⁷ Ω·m8.5 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)

-0.3 V
-0.26 V

Corrosion Resistance

45 / 100
50 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

25 / 100
85 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

25%
80%

Weldability

30 / 100
20 / 100

Formability (cold)

15 / 100
20 / 100

Castability

80 / 100
85 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

25 / 100
75 / 100

Polishability

60 / 100
75 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

55 MJ/kg23,646 BTU/lb
45 MJ/kg19,347 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

3.6 kg CO₂/kg
3.2 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

200 L/kg24 gal/lb
260 L/kg31.2 gal/lb

Typical Recycled Content

70%
85%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

107 kN·m/kg
25 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

13.5 MN·m/kg
11.2 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

1,072 kJ/m³
43 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

12.5 mm²/s
35.6 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

15
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 scaleC86300CC750S

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityC86300CC750S
CNC machiningYes—
Default conditionAs Cast—
Relative cost$$$$$ Specialty$$$ 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.

C86300 vs CC750S — frequently asked

Is C86300 stronger than CC750S?

Yes. C86300 has a typical yield strength of 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) against 90 MPa (13.1 ksi) for CC750S — about 5.2 times as much. Tensile strength is 820 MPa (119 ksi) vs 210 MPa (30.5 ksi).

Which is cheaper, C86300 or CC750S?

CC750S is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while C86300 is specialty ($$$$$). 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, C86300 or CC750S?

CC750S. Its machinability rates excellent (85/100) against poor (25/100) for C86300; for welding the order is C86300 first (poor, 30/100) then CC750S (poor, 20/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C86300 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.