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Copper Alloy C86300 vs CC751S

Copper Alloy · grade comparison

Copper Alloy C86300 and CC751S 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 CC751S, about 5.2 times as much; tensile strength follows at 820 MPa (119 ksi) vs 220 MPa (31.9 ksi). C86300 is harder — 225 HB against 55 HB for CC751S — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. C86300 is lighter (7.65 g/cm³ vs 8.5 g/cm³ for CC751S) and C86300 is stiffer (103 GPa vs 90 GPa). On the shop floor, CC751S machines more easily (very good vs poor), C86300 welds better (30 vs 20 out of 100), and CC751S forms better (25 vs 15 out of 100).

C86300Choose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.

CC751SChoose it when the part is machined in volume, or when cost is the deciding factor.

C86300 vs CC751S: properties

C86300CC751S

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

103 GPa14.9 Msi
90 GPa13.1 Msi

Shear Modulus

39 GPa5.7 Msi
34 GPa4.9 Msi

Bulk Modulus

107 GPa15.5 Msi
105 GPa15.2 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.34
0.35

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

820 MPa119 ksi
220 MPa31.9 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

470 MPa68.2 ksi
90 MPa13.1 ksi

Compressive Strength

480 MPa69.6 ksi
300 MPa43.5 ksi

Shear Strength

540 MPa78.3 ksi
170 MPa24.7 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

200 MPa29 ksi
70 MPa10.2 ksi

Hardness, Brinell

225 HB
55 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

96 HRB
20 HRB

Hardness, Vickers

—
58 HV

Same in both: Elongation at Break 15% · Reduction in Area 18% · 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
880°C1,616 °F

Liquidus Temperature

924°C1,695 °F
940°C1,724 °F

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

36 W/m·K20.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F
110 W/m·K63.6 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

Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 175 J/g75.2 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °F · Min Service Temperature -100°C-148 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

8 % IACS
20 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

2.16×10⁻⁷ Ω·m8.5 µΩ·in
8.6×10⁻⁸ Ω·m3.39 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
57 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

25 / 100
82 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

25%
80%

Weldability

30 / 100
20 / 100

Formability (cold)

15 / 100
25 / 100

Castability

80 / 100
88 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

25 / 100
75 / 100

Polishability

60 / 100
72 / 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 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

200 L/kg24 gal/lb
250 L/kg30 gal/lb

Typical Recycled Content

70%
75%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

107 kN·m/kg
26 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

13.5 MN·m/kg
10.6 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

1,072 kJ/m³
45 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

12.5 mm²/s
34.1 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

15
13

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 scaleC86300CC751S

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityC86300CC751S
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 CC751S — frequently asked

Is C86300 stronger than CC751S?

Yes. C86300 has a typical yield strength of 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) against 90 MPa (13.1 ksi) for CC751S — about 5.2 times as much. Tensile strength is 820 MPa (119 ksi) vs 220 MPa (31.9 ksi).

Which is cheaper, C86300 or CC751S?

CC751S 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 CC751S?

CC751S. Its machinability rates very good (82/100) against poor (25/100) for C86300; for welding the order is C86300 first (poor, 30/100) then CC751S (poor, 20/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C86300 and CC751S 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.