Copper Alloy C12200-H03 vs C12200-M20
Copper Alloy · C12200 temper comparison
C12200-H03 and C12200-M20 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C12200: H03 (three-quarter hard) versus M20 (as hot rolled). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C12200-H03 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 265 MPa (38.4 ksi) against 75 MPa (10.9 ksi) for C12200-M20, about 3.5 times as much; tensile strength follows at 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) vs 225 MPa (32.6 ksi). In exchange, C12200-M20 is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 10% for C12200-H03, and C12200-H03 is harder (95 HB vs 45 HB). C12200-M20 runs hotter in service (200°C vs 150°C continuous). On the shop floor, C12200-H03 machines more easily (30 vs 20 out of 100).
C12200-H03Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
C12200-M20Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C12200-H03 vs C12200-M20: 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
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.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 339 W/m·K196 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 385 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 17.6 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 68 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20% · Brazeability / Solderability 95 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 57 MJ/kg24,506 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 300 L/kg35.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 40%
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.
C12200-H03 vs C12200-M20 — frequently asked
Is C12200-H03 stronger than C12200-M20?
Yes. C12200-H03 has a typical yield strength of 265 MPa (38.4 ksi) against 75 MPa (10.9 ksi) for C12200-M20 — about 3.5 times as much. Tensile strength is 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) vs 225 MPa (32.6 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H03 or M20?
O is the default C12200 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H03 nor M20). 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, C12200-H03 or C12200-M20?
C12200-H03, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 30/100 against 20/100 for C12200-M20; for welding the order is C12200-M20 first (excellent, 85/100) then C12200-H03 (very good, 80/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C12200-H03 and C12200-M20 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.