Copper Alloy C87610-M01 vs C87610-M02
Copper Alloy · C87610 temper comparison
C87610-M01 and C87610-M02 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C87610: M01 (as sand cast) versus M02 (as centrifugally cast). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C87610-M02 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 185 MPa (26.8 ksi) against 170 MPa (24.7 ksi) for C87610-M01, about 9% more; tensile strength follows at 400 MPa (58 ksi) vs 380 MPa (55.1 ksi). C87610-M02 is harder — 62 HRB against 58 HRB for C87610-M01 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads.
C87610-M02Choose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
C87610-M01 vs C87610-M02: 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.
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: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 105 GPa15.2 Msi · Shear Modulus 39 GPa5.7 Msi · Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.3 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 820°C1,508 °F · Liquidus Temperature 955°C1,751 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 29 W/m·K16.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 376 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 18 µm/m·K10 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 205 J/g88.1 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 2.6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m10.2 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.26 V · Corrosion Resistance 72 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 45% · Weldability 88 / 100 · Formability (cold) 20 / 100 · Castability 82 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 80 / 100 · Polishability 78 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 48 MJ/kg20,636 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.2 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 350 L/kg41.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 75%
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.
C87610-M01 vs C87610-M02 — frequently asked
Is C87610-M02 stronger than C87610-M01?
Yes. C87610-M02 has a typical yield strength of 185 MPa (26.8 ksi) against 170 MPa (24.7 ksi) for C87610-M01 — about 9% more. Tensile strength is 400 MPa (58 ksi) vs 380 MPa (55.1 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, M01 or M02?
M01 is the default C87610 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 C87610-M01 over C87610-M02?
Pick C87610-M02 when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C87610-M01 and C87610-M02 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.