Copper Alloy C95500 vs ZCuAl10Fe3
Copper Alloy · grade comparison
Copper Alloy C95500 and ZCuAl10Fe3 are both copper alloy grades. C95500 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) against 200 MPa (29 ksi) for ZCuAl10Fe3, about 50% more; tensile strength follows at 700 MPa (102 ksi) vs 540 MPa (78.3 ksi). In exchange, ZCuAl10Fe3 is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 8% for C95500, and C95500 is harder (192 HB vs 120 HB). ZCuAl10Fe3 conducts heat better (59 W/m·K vs 42 W/m·K). On the shop floor, ZCuAl10Fe3 sits in a lower cost tier (high, $$$$) than C95500 (specialty, $$$$$).
C95500Choose it when strength drives the design.
ZCuAl10Fe3Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when cost is the deciding factor.
C95500 vs ZCuAl10Fe3: 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.
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Latent Heat of Fusion
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 16.2 µm/m·K9 µin/in·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 300°C572 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Same in both: Weldability 60 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | C95500 | ZCuAl10Fe3 |
|---|---|---|
| CNC machining | Yes | — |
| Default condition | As Cast | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$$ Specialty | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | 0.8 mm | — |
| Best machined surface | Ra 1.6 µm | — |
| Chrome Plating | Yes | — |
| Electropolishing | Yes | — |
| Nickel Plating | Yes | — |
| Painting | Yes | — |
| Tin Plating | Yes | — |
They share 4 finishes: Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Gold Plating, Silver Plating.
C95500 vs ZCuAl10Fe3 — frequently asked
Is C95500 stronger than ZCuAl10Fe3?
Yes. C95500 has a typical yield strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) against 200 MPa (29 ksi) for ZCuAl10Fe3 — about 50% more. Tensile strength is 700 MPa (102 ksi) vs 540 MPa (78.3 ksi).
Which is cheaper, C95500 or ZCuAl10Fe3?
ZCuAl10Fe3 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the high tier ($$$$) while C95500 is specialty ($$$$$). 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, C95500 or ZCuAl10Fe3?
ZCuAl10Fe3, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 45/100 against 40/100 for C95500.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C95500 and ZCuAl10Fe3 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.