Aluminum 8176-H12 vs 8176-H16
Aluminum · 8176 temper comparison
8176-H12 and 8176-H16 are two conditions of the same aluminum grade, 8176: H12 (strain hardened, quarter hard) versus H16 (strain hardened, three-quarter hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 8176-H16 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 108 MPa (15.7 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for 8176-H12, about 54% more; tensile strength follows at 122 MPa (17.7 ksi) vs 90 MPa (13.1 ksi). In exchange, 8176-H12 is the more ductile: elongation 16% versus 8% for 8176-H16, and 8176-H16 is harder (35 HB vs 26 HB).
8176-H12Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
8176-H16Choose it when strength drives the design.
8176-H12 vs 8176-H16: 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.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 69 GPa10 Msi · Shear Modulus 26 GPa3.8 Msi · Bulk Modulus 69 GPa10 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 2.71 g/cm³0.1 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 645°C1,193 °F · Liquidus Temperature 655°C1,211 °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 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 · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.84 V · Corrosion Resistance 68 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100 · Polishability 45 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 205 MJ/kg88,134 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 12 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 1,200 L/kg144 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 20%
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.
8176-H12 vs 8176-H16 — frequently asked
Is 8176-H16 stronger than 8176-H12?
Yes. 8176-H16 has a typical yield strength of 108 MPa (15.7 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for 8176-H12 — about 54% more. Tensile strength is 122 MPa (17.7 ksi) vs 90 MPa (13.1 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H12 or H16?
H24 is the default 8176 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H12 nor H16). 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, 8176-H12 or 8176-H16?
8176-H16. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (28/100) for 8176-H12.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 8176-H12 and 8176-H16 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.