Copper Alloy C96300 vs CC382H
Copper Alloy · grade comparison
Copper Alloy C96300 and CC382H are both copper alloy grades. Both yield at about 275 MPa — strength does not separate them. CC382H is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 18% for C96300, and C96300 is harder (140 HB vs 130 HB). C96300 conducts heat better (33 W/m·K vs 26 W/m·K). On the shop floor, C96300 welds better (very good vs good).
C96300Choose it when it will be welded.
CC382HChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
C96300 vs CC382H: 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
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 470 MPa68.2 ksi · Yield Strength (0.2% offset) 275 MPa39.9 ksi · Reduction in Area 20% · Shear Strength 300 MPa43.5 ksi
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
Latent Heat of Fusion
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 380 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 15.5 µm/m·K8.6 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).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.25 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20%
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Embodied Carbon (primary production) 6.5 kg CO₂/kg · Typical Recycled Content 40%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Specific Strength (UTS / density) 53 kN·m/kg
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 | C96300 | CC382H |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 4 finishes: Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Gold Plating, Silver Plating.
C96300 vs CC382H — frequently asked
What is the difference between C96300 and CC382H?
Copper Alloy C96300 and CC382H are both copper alloy grades. Both yield at about 275 MPa — strength does not separate them. CC382H is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 18% for C96300, and C96300 is harder (140 HB vs 130 HB).
Which is cheaper, C96300 or CC382H?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, C96300 or CC382H?
C96300, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 28/100 against 22/100 for CC382H; for welding the order is C96300 first (very good, 75/100) then CC382H (good, 65/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C96300 and CC382H 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.