Copper Alloy C92600-M02 vs C92600-M06
Copper Alloy · C92600 temper comparison
C92600-M02 and C92600-M06 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C92600: M02 (as centrifugally cast) versus M06 (as investment cast). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Both yield at about 152 MPa — the mechanical properties are the same, and the difference is in how the stock is processed and what it is certified to (as centrifugally cast versus as investment cast). C92600-M02 is harder — 78 HB against 74 HB for C92600-M06 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads.
C92600-M02Choose it when surface hardness matters.
C92600-M02 vs C92600-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
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 38 GPa5.5 Msi · Bulk Modulus 105 GPa15.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.8 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 854°C1,569 °F · Liquidus Temperature 999°C1,830 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 45 W/m·K26 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 170 J/g73.1 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 260°C500 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 11.5 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.5×10⁻⁷ Ω·m5.91 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.
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 70 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 70% · Weldability 30 / 100 · Castability 80 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 80 / 100 · Polishability 65 / 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 70%
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.
C92600-M02 vs C92600-M06 — frequently asked
What is the difference between C92600-M02 and C92600-M06?
C92600-M02 and C92600-M06 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C92600: M02 (as centrifugally cast) versus M06 (as investment cast). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Both yield at about 152 MPa — the mechanical properties are the same, and the difference is in how the stock is processed and what it is certified to (as centrifugally cast versus as investment cast).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, M02 or M06?
M01 is the default C92600 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither M02 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 C92600-M02 over C92600-M06?
Pick C92600-M02 when surface hardness matters.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C92600-M02 and C92600-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.