Copper Alloy C96700-TB00 vs C96700-TF00
Copper Alloy · C96700 temper comparison
C96700-TB00 and C96700-TF00 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C96700: TB00 (solution heat treated) versus TF00 (solution heat treated and precipitation hardened). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C96700-TF00 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) against 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) for C96700-TB00, about 158% more; tensile strength follows at 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 450 MPa (65.3 ksi). In exchange, C96700-TB00 is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 5% for C96700-TF00, and C96700-TF00 is harder (330 HB vs 120 HB). C96700-TF00 runs hotter in service (315°C vs 150°C continuous) and C96700-TF00 conducts heat better (33 W/m·K vs 26 W/m·K). On the shop floor, C96700-TB00 machines more easily (fair vs poor) and C96700-TB00 welds better (45 vs 35 out of 100).
C96700-TB00Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
C96700-TF00Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
C96700-TB00 vs C96700-TF00: 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
Same in both: Shear Modulus 57 GPa8.3 Msi · Bulk Modulus 133 GPa19.3 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.31 · Hardness, Rockwell C 34 HRC
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.8 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,080°C1,976 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,160°C2,120 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 380 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 16 µm/m·K8.9 µin/in·°F · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °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
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Same in both: Castability 65 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 130 MJ/kg55,890 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 8.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 350 L/kg41.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 25%
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.
C96700-TB00 vs C96700-TF00 — frequently asked
Is C96700-TF00 stronger than C96700-TB00?
Yes. C96700-TF00 has a typical yield strength of 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) against 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) for C96700-TB00 — about 158% more. Tensile strength is 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 450 MPa (65.3 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, TB00 or TF00?
TF00 is the default C96700 condition in the FabDigit quote flow. 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.
Which is easier to machine, C96700-TB00 or C96700-TF00?
C96700-TB00. Its machinability rates fair (38/100) against poor (25/100) for C96700-TF00; for welding the order is C96700-TB00 first (fair, 45/100) then C96700-TF00 (fair, 35/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C96700-TB00 and C96700-TF00 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.