Aluminum 1070-H112 vs 1070-H12
Aluminum · 1070 temper comparison
1070-H112 and 1070-H12 are two conditions of the same aluminum grade, 1070: H112 (strain hardened from hot working only) versus H12 (strain hardened, quarter hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1070-H12 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) against 40 MPa (5.8 ksi) for 1070-H112, about 75% more; tensile strength follows at 85 MPa (12.3 ksi) vs 80 MPa (11.6 ksi). In exchange, 1070-H112 is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 12% for 1070-H12, and 1070-H12 is harder (25 HB vs 22 HB). 1070-H112 runs hotter in service (150°C vs 120°C continuous). On the shop floor, 1070-H12 machines more easily (fair vs poor).
1070-H112Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
1070-H12Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
1070-H112 vs 1070-H12: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all aluminum 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 aluminum 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.
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 69 GPa10 Msi · Shear Modulus 26 GPa3.8 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33 · Shear Strength 55 MPa8 ksi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: Melting Point (Solidus) 646°C1,195 °F · Liquidus Temperature 657°C1,215 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 900 J/kg·K0.21 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 23.6 µm/m·K13.1 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 397 J/g171 BTU/lb
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 59 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 2.92×10⁻⁸ Ω·m1.15 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.84 V · Corrosion Resistance 78 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 205 MJ/kg88,134 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 12.5 kg CO₂/kg
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every aluminum grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
1070-H112 vs 1070-H12 — frequently asked
Is 1070-H12 stronger than 1070-H112?
Yes. 1070-H12 has a typical yield strength of 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) against 40 MPa (5.8 ksi) for 1070-H112 — about 75% more. Tensile strength is 85 MPa (12.3 ksi) vs 80 MPa (11.6 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H112 or H12?
Specify the condition in the material field or the drawing note; FabDigit prices the quote for the state you call out.
Which is easier to machine, 1070-H112 or 1070-H12?
1070-H12. Its machinability rates fair (37/100) against poor (25/100) for 1070-H112.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1070-H112 and 1070-H12 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.