Copper Alloy CC762S-GC vs CC762S-GS
Copper Alloy · CC762S temper comparison
CC762S-GC and CC762S-GS are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, CC762S: GC (continuous cast) versus GS (sand cast). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. CC762S-GC is the stronger of the two: yield strength 510 MPa (74 ksi) against 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) for CC762S-GS, about 9% more. In exchange, CC762S-GS is the more ductile: elongation 12% versus 10% for CC762S-GC, and CC762S-GC is harder (215 HB vs 200 HB).
CC762S-GCChoose it when strength drives the design.
CC762S-GSChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
CC762S-GC vs CC762S-GS: 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
Reduction in Area
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 100 GPa14.5 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.7 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 870°C1,598 °F · Liquidus Temperature 920°C1,688 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 36 W/m·K20.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 377 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 20.5 µm/m·K11.4 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 175 J/g75.2 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °F · Min Service Temperature -100°C-148 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 8 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 2.15×10⁻⁷ Ω·m8.46 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 26 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 30% · Weldability 28 / 100 · Castability 72 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 25 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 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 300 L/kg35.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 75%
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.
CC762S-GC vs CC762S-GS — frequently asked
Is CC762S-GC stronger than CC762S-GS?
Yes. CC762S-GC has a typical yield strength of 510 MPa (74 ksi) against 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) for CC762S-GS — about 9% more. Tensile strength is 800 MPa (116 ksi) vs 780 MPa (113 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, GC or GS?
GS is the default CC762S 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.
When should I choose CC762S-GC over CC762S-GS?
Pick CC762S-GC when strength drives the design. Pick CC762S-GS when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in CC762S-GC and CC762S-GS 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.