Copper Alloy C72800
UNS C72800
C72800 is a higher-tin Cu-Ni-Sn spinodal alloy in the wrought copper-nickel family, aged to give greater strength and stress-relaxation resistance than C72700.
Reference datasheet — C72800 is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
Values for the TF00 condition
C72800 tempers and conditions
C72800 is supplied in 8 conditions, soft to hard. TF00 is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
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| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Solution heat treated | Pick for deep drawing, severe forming or coining before a customer ageing treatment. | 300 | 585 | 32 | 76 HRB | 7 % IACS |
Quarter hard | Pick when moderate forming is still required but higher as-supplied stiffness than soft strip is wanted. | 550 | 690 | 18 | 90 HRB | 7.5 % IACS |
Full hard | Pick for flat blanked parts or as the pre-temper feeding a TH04 ageing cycle. | 790 | 860 | 6 | 22 HRC | 7.5 % IACS |
TF00Default Solution heat treated and precipitation hardened | Default stocked condition: formed soft then aged ~350 °C for high strength with usable ductility and best isotropy. | 800 | 930 | 12 | 30 HRC | 8 % IACS |
Spring hard | Pick for un-aged spring strip needing maximum as-rolled strength with only bend-radius-limited forming. | 880 | 930 | 3 | 26 HRC | 7.5 % IACS |
TD01 and precipitation hardened | Pick when a formed contact needs high aged strength but must still tolerate moderate bends before ageing. | 930 | 1,000 | 9 | 32 HRC | 8.5 % IACS |
TD04 and precipitation hardened | Pick for maximum spring force retention in connector contacts and highly loaded flat springs. | 1,080 | 1,140 | 5 | 36 HRC | 8.5 % IACS |
Spring temper cold rolled then spinodally aged | Pick for the highest available strength level in thin strip where forming is limited to gentle bends. | 1,170 | 1,240 | 3 | 39 HRC | 8.5 % IACS |
What is C72800?
C72800 is a higher-tin Cu-Ni-Sn spinodal alloy in the wrought copper-nickel family, aged to give greater strength and stress-relaxation resistance than C72700. The default condition provides 800 MPa yield, 930 MPa tensile, 12% elongation, 30 HRC and a 135 GPa modulus, which suits contacts and springs that must hold force over time. Conductivity is 8% IACS with 35 W/m·K, and maximum service temperature is 200 °C. Formability is low (score 35), so all bending and drawing is done in TB00 or H01 before aging; C72700 is the easier-forming alternative when its strength is sufficient. C72800 has a density of 8.86 g/cm³ (0.32 lb/in³), heavier than 68% of copper alloy grades. It melts at 1,030°C (1,886 °F). C72800 has a yield strength of 800 MPa (116 ksi) and a tensile strength of 930 MPa (135 ksi) — stronger than 98% of copper alloy grades. Elongation at break is 12% and the elastic modulus is 135 GPa (19.6 Msi).
What is C72800 used for?
- high-strength connectors
- battery contacts
- switch springs
Advantages
- High strength — 800 MPa (116 ksi), better than 98% of copper alloy grades
- Stiff — 135 GPa (19.6 Msi), better than 93% of copper alloy grades
- Polishes to a fine finish — 85/100, better than 92% of copper alloy grades
- Good corrosion resistance — 74/100, better than 88% of copper alloy grades
Limitations
- Poor heat conductor — 35 W/m·K (20.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 88% of copper alloy grades
- High embodied carbon — 5.2 kg CO₂/kg, worse than 88% of copper alloy grades
- Low electrical conductivity — 8 % IACS, worse than 81% of copper alloy grades
C72800 properties
Typical room-temperature values for C72800-TF00; bars are the position among copper alloy grades.
Physical3
C72800 has a density of 8.86 g/cm³ (0.32 lb/in³), heavier than 68% of copper alloy grades. It melts at 1,030°C (1,886 °F).
Mechanical14
C72800 has a yield strength of 800 MPa (116 ksi) and a tensile strength of 930 MPa (135 ksi) — stronger than 98% of copper alloy grades. Elongation at break is 12% and the elastic modulus is 135 GPa (19.6 Msi).
Thermal6
C72800 is rated for continuous service to 200°C (392 °F). It conducts heat at 35 W/m·K (20.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 88% of copper alloy grades. Thermal expansion is 16.5 µm/m·K (9.17 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
C72800 conducts electricity at 8 % IACS, worse than 81% of copper alloy grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (74/100), better than 88% of copper alloy grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of C72800 takes about 72 MJ of energy and emits 5.2 kg of CO₂ — more than 86% of copper alloy grades. Typical recycled content is 20%.
Manufacturability8
C72800's machinability is fair (35/100, better than 51% of copper alloy grades); weldability fair (40/100); formability fair (35/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the copper alloy family
Yield strength against density for every copper alloy grade FabDigit runs. C72800 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with C72800
Is C72800 easy to machine?
Gummy and work-hardening in the soft temper — machine in the aged condition with sharp carbide tools, positive rake, moderate speed and generous coolant; chips are stringy (≈20% of AISI 1212).
Can C72800 be welded?
GTAW/EBW feasible with matching or Cu-Ni filler, but the HAZ loses spinodal hardening and Sn segregation can cause hot cracking — re-solution + re-age after welding if strength matters.
Can C72800 be formed, bent or molded?
Do all deep drawing, bending and coining in TB00/H01 temper, then age (typically 340–370 °C, 2–4 h) to final strength; aged strip tolerates only large-radius bends.
C72800 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Ni | 9.5 – 10.5 | 10 |
| Sn | 7.5 – 8.5 | 8 |
| Mndeoxidiser / grain control | 0.05 – 0.3 | 0.15 |
| Nbgrain refiner (per CDA registration) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 0.25 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.5 | |
| Zn | ≤ 0.5 | |
| Pb | ≤ 0.02 | |
| Cu | balance |
What surface finishes work on C72800?
Not anodizable; takes bright polishing well and is readily electroplated with Ni/Sn/Ag/Au underplates for connector contacts.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on copper alloy parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
How much does C72800 cost?
C72800 is a high-cost copper alloy ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
C72800 — frequently asked
What is C72800 used for?
C72800 is typically used for high-strength connectors, battery contacts and switch springs. In short: high-tin spinodal alloy; holds spring force at 200 °C; beryllium-free high strength.
What is the yield strength of C72800?
C72800 has a typical yield strength of 800 MPa (116 ksi) and a tensile strength of 930 MPa (135 ksi) — stronger than 98% of copper alloy grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 8 listed tempers.
Is C72800 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (35/100, better than 51% of copper alloy grades). Gummy and work-hardening in the soft temper — machine in the aged condition with sharp carbide tools, positive rake, moderate speed and generous coolant; chips are stringy (≈20% of AISI 1212).
Can C72800 be welded?
With care — weldability is rated fair (40/100). GTAW/EBW feasible with matching or Cu-Ni filler, but the HAZ loses spinodal hardening and Sn segregation can cause hot cracking — re-solution + re-age after welding if strength matters.
What surface finishes work on C72800?
Not anodizable; takes bright polishing well and is readily electroplated with Ni/Sn/Ag/Au underplates for connector contacts.
Can C72800 be formed, bent or molded?
Do all deep drawing, bending and coining in TB00/H01 temper, then age (typically 340–370 °C, 2–4 h) to final strength; aged strip tolerates only large-radius bends.
What is the maximum service temperature of C72800?
C72800 is rated for continuous use to about 200°C (392 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between C72800-TF00 and C72800-TB00?
TF00 is the default condition — default stocked condition: formed soft then aged ~350 °C for high strength with usable ductility and best isotropy. TB00: pick for deep drawing, severe forming or coining before a customer ageing treatment. Yield strength is 800 MPa in TF00 versus 300 MPa in TB00.
How much does C72800 cost?
C72800 is a high-cost copper alloy ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- ASTM B740 — Copper-Nickel-Tin Spinodal Alloy Strip — ASTM International (2020)
- CDA Alloy Database — C72800 Cu-Ni-Sn — Copper Development Association (2023)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- Spinodal Cu-Ni-Sn strip and bar data (ToughMet/Marunaka-type products) — alloy producers (2022)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.