Copper Alloy C15500-H02 vs C15500-H04
Copper Alloy · C15500 temper comparison
C15500-H02 and C15500-H04 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C15500: H02 (half hard) versus H04 (full hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C15500-H04 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 310 MPa (45 ksi) against 270 MPa (39.2 ksi) for C15500-H02, about 15% more; tensile strength follows at 345 MPa (50 ksi) vs 310 MPa (45 ksi). In exchange, C15500-H02 is the more ductile: elongation 14% versus 6% for C15500-H04, and C15500-H04 is harder (100 HB vs 88 HB). C15500-H02 runs hotter in service (275°C vs 250°C continuous).
C15500-H02Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C15500-H04Choose it when strength drives the design.
C15500-H02 vs C15500-H04: 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
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
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 · Hardness, Vickers 105 HV
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 344 W/m·K199 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.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 92 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.87×10⁻⁸ Ω·m0.736 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.25 V · Corrosion Resistance 68 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 22 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20% · Weldability 55 / 100 · Castability 40 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 95 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 55 MJ/kg23,646 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 300 L/kg35.9 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.
C15500-H02 vs C15500-H04 — frequently asked
Is C15500-H04 stronger than C15500-H02?
Yes. C15500-H04 has a typical yield strength of 310 MPa (45 ksi) against 270 MPa (39.2 ksi) for C15500-H02 — about 15% more. Tensile strength is 345 MPa (50 ksi) vs 310 MPa (45 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H02 or H04?
H04 is the default C15500 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 C15500-H02 over C15500-H04?
Pick C15500-H02 when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat. Pick C15500-H04 when strength drives the design.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C15500-H02 and C15500-H04 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.