Copper Alloy C87500-M01 vs C87500-M05
Copper Alloy · C87500 temper comparison
C87500-M01 and C87500-M05 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C87500: M01 (as sand cast) versus M05 (as plaster cast). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C87500-M05 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) against 225 MPa (32.6 ksi) for C87500-M01, about 11% more; tensile strength follows at 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) vs 440 MPa (63.8 ksi). C87500-M05 is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 18% for C87500-M01, and C87500-M05 is harder (115 HB vs 100 HB).
C87500-M05Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
C87500-M01 vs C87500-M05: 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
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 40 GPa5.8 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.28 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 821°C1,510 °F · Liquidus Temperature 902°C1,656 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 27.7 W/m·K16 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 377 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 18 µm/m·K10 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 190 J/g81.7 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 6.7 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 2.57×10⁻⁷ Ω·m10.1 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.28 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Same in both: Machinability 45 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 45% · Weldability 65 / 100 · Formability (cold) 12 / 100 · Castability 85 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 70 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 55 MJ/kg23,646 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 250 L/kg30 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 60%
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.
C87500-M01 vs C87500-M05 — frequently asked
Is C87500-M05 stronger than C87500-M01?
Yes. C87500-M05 has a typical yield strength of 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) against 225 MPa (32.6 ksi) for C87500-M01 — about 11% more. Tensile strength is 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) vs 440 MPa (63.8 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, M01 or M05?
M01 is the default C87500 condition in the FabDigit quote flow. The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.
When should I choose C87500-M01 over C87500-M05?
Pick C87500-M05 when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C87500-M01 and C87500-M05 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.