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Copper Alloy C93200 vs C95400

Copper Alloy · grade comparison

Copper Alloy C93200 and C95400 are both copper alloy grades. C95400 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 241 MPa (35 ksi) against 125 MPa (18.1 ksi) for C93200, about 93% more; tensile strength follows at 586 MPa (85 ksi) vs 240 MPa (34.8 ksi). In exchange, C93200 is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 12% for C95400, and C95400 is harder (170 HB vs 65 HB). C95400 is lighter (7.45 g/cm³ vs 8.93 g/cm³ for C93200) and C95400 is stiffer (110 GPa vs 100 GPa). On the shop floor, C93200 machines more easily (very good vs fair), C95400 welds better (good vs poor), and C93200 sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than C95400 (specialty, $$$$$).

C93200Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.

C95400Choose it when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint.

C93200 vs C95400: properties

C93200C95400

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

100 GPa14.5 Msi
110 GPa16 Msi

Shear Modulus

37 GPa5.4 Msi
42 GPa6.1 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.34
0.32

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

240 MPa34.8 ksi
586 MPa85 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

125 MPa18.1 ksi
241 MPa35 ksi

Elongation at Break

20%
12%

Reduction in Area

16%
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Shear Strength

170 MPa24.7 ksi
380 MPa55.1 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

90 MPa13.1 ksi
193 MPa28 ksi

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

11 J8.1 ft·lbf
20 J14.8 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

65 HB
170 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

24 HRB
87 HRB

Hardness, Vickers

68 HV
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Same in both: Bulk Modulus 105 GPa15.2 Msi

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

8.93 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³
7.45 g/cm³0.27 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

854°C1,569 °F
1,038°C1,900 °F

Liquidus Temperature

949°C1,740 °F
1,054°C1,929 °F

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

59 W/m·K34.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F
58.6 W/m·K33.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

377 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F
418 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

18 µm/m·K10 µin/in·°F
16.2 µm/m·K9 µin/in·°F

Latent Heat of Fusion

190 J/g81.7 BTU/lb
220 J/g94.6 BTU/lb

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

230°C446 °F
300°C572 °F

Min Service Temperature

-100°C-148 °F
-196°C-321 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

12 % IACS
13 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

1.44×10⁻⁷ Ω·m5.67 µΩ·in
1.33×10⁻⁷ Ω·m5.24 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.28 V
-0.31 V

Corrosion Resistance

62 / 100
72 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

78 / 100
48 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

130%
60%

Weldability

15 / 100
60 / 100

Formability (cold)

8 / 100
20 / 100

Castability

88 / 100
78 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

45 / 100
35 / 100

Polishability

60 / 100
70 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Typical Recycled Content

85%
50%

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

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

27 kN·m/kg
79 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

11.2 MN·m/kg
14.8 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

78 kJ/m³
264 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

17.5 mm²/s
18.8 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

8
19

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 scaleC93200C95400

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityC93200C95400
Casting & forgingYes—
Default conditionAs CastAs Cast
Relative cost$$$ Premium$$$$$ Specialty
Min. machined wall0.8 mm0.8 mm
Best machined surfaceRa 1.6 µmRa 1.6 µm

Both are offered for CNC machining. Both take the same 9 finishes: Chrome Plating, Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Electropolishing, Gold Plating, Nickel Plating, Painting, Silver Plating, Tin Plating.

C93200 vs C95400 — frequently asked

Is C95400 stronger than C93200?

Yes. C95400 has a typical yield strength of 241 MPa (35 ksi) against 125 MPa (18.1 ksi) for C93200 — about 93% more. Tensile strength is 586 MPa (85 ksi) vs 240 MPa (34.8 ksi).

Which is cheaper, C93200 or C95400?

C93200 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while C95400 is specialty ($$$$$). 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, C93200 or C95400?

C93200. Its machinability rates very good (78/100) against fair (48/100) for C95400; for welding the order is C95400 first (good, 60/100) then C93200 (poor, 15/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C93200 and C95400 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.