Copper Alloy C11000-H04 vs C11000-O
Copper Alloy · C11000 temper comparison
C11000-H04 and C11000-O are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C11000: H04 (full hard) versus O (annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C11000-H04 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 310 MPa (45 ksi) against 69 MPa (10 ksi) for C11000-O, about 4.5 times as much; tensile strength follows at 345 MPa (50 ksi) vs 221 MPa (32.1 ksi). In exchange, C11000-O is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 6% for C11000-H04, and C11000-H04 is harder (100 HB vs 45 HB). C11000-H04 is stiffer (128 GPa vs 117 GPa) and C11000-O runs hotter in service (250°C vs 120°C continuous).
C11000-H04Choose it when strength drives the design.
C11000-OChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C11000-H04 vs C11000-O: 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
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: 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) 1,065°C1,949 °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 µm/m·K9.4 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
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1.71×10⁻⁸ Ω·m0.673 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.32 V · Corrosion Resistance 60 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 25 / 100 · Weldability 35 / 100 · Castability 40 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 92 / 100 · Polishability 85 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 53 MJ/kg22,786 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 260 L/kg31.2 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 35%
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.
C11000-H04 vs C11000-O — frequently asked
Is C11000-H04 stronger than C11000-O?
Yes. C11000-H04 has a typical yield strength of 310 MPa (45 ksi) against 69 MPa (10 ksi) for C11000-O — about 4.5 times as much. Tensile strength is 345 MPa (50 ksi) vs 221 MPa (32.1 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H04 or O?
O is the default C11000 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 C11000-H04 over C11000-O?
Pick C11000-H04 when strength drives the design. Pick C11000-O 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 C11000-H04 and C11000-O 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.