Copper Alloy C87700-M05 vs C87700-M06
Copper Alloy · C87700 temper comparison
C87700-M05 and C87700-M06 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C87700: M05 (as plaster cast) versus M06 (as investment cast). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C87700-M05 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) against 425 MPa (61.6 ksi) for C87700-M06, about 6% more. C87700-M05 is harder — 110 HB against 102 HB for C87700-M06 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads.
C87700-M05Choose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
C87700-M05 vs C87700-M06: 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 39 GPa5.7 Msi · Bulk Modulus 108 GPa15.7 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 915°C1,679 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 28 W/m·K16.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 380 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 18 µm/m·K10 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 210 J/g90.3 BTU/lb · 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).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.27 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 45 / 100 · Weldability 80 / 100 · Castability 85 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 70 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 50 MJ/kg21,496 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.4 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 250 L/kg30 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.
C87700-M05 vs C87700-M06 — frequently asked
Is C87700-M05 stronger than C87700-M06?
Yes. C87700-M05 has a typical tensile strength of 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) against 425 MPa (61.6 ksi) for C87700-M06 — about 6% more.
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, M05 or M06?
M01 is the default C87700 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither M05 nor M06). 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 C87700-M05 over C87700-M06?
Pick C87700-M05 when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C87700-M05 and C87700-M06 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.