Copper Alloy C10700-H03 vs C10700-O60
Copper Alloy · C10700 temper comparison
C10700-H03 and C10700-O60 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C10700: H03 (three-quarter hard) versus O60 (soft annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C10700-H03 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for C10700-O60, about 4.0 times as much; tensile strength follows at 315 MPa (45.7 ksi) vs 225 MPa (32.6 ksi). In exchange, C10700-O60 is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 8% for C10700-H03, and C10700-H03 is harder (85 HB vs 45 HB). C10700-O60 runs hotter in service (300°C vs 250°C continuous).
C10700-H03Choose it when strength drives the design.
C10700-O60Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C10700-H03 vs C10700-O60: 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.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 117 GPa17 Msi · Shear Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 140 GPa20.3 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.94 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,083°C1,981 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,083°C1,981 °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 385 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 17.7 µm/m·K9.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 205 J/g88.1 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) -0.2 V · Corrosion Resistance 58 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 30 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20% · Brazeability / Solderability 95 / 100 · Polishability 85 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 57 MJ/kg24,506 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.8 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 380 L/kg45.5 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%
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.
C10700-H03 vs C10700-O60 — frequently asked
Is C10700-H03 stronger than C10700-O60?
Yes. C10700-H03 has a typical yield strength of 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for C10700-O60 — about 4.0 times as much. Tensile strength is 315 MPa (45.7 ksi) vs 225 MPa (32.6 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H03 or O60?
H02 is the default C10700 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H03 nor O60). 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 C10700-H03 over C10700-O60?
Pick C10700-H03 when strength drives the design. Pick C10700-O60 when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C10700-H03 and C10700-O60 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.