Copper Alloy C15760-H02 vs C15760-H04
Copper Alloy · C15760 temper comparison
C15760-H02 and C15760-H04 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C15760: H02 (half hard) versus H04 (full hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C15760-H04 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 545 MPa (79 ksi) against 490 MPa (71.1 ksi) for C15760-H02, about 11% more; tensile strength follows at 600 MPa (87 ksi) vs 555 MPa (80.5 ksi). In exchange, C15760-H02 is the more ductile: elongation 14% versus 11% for C15760-H04, and C15760-H04 is harder (165 HB vs 152 HB).
C15760-H02Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
C15760-H04Choose it when strength drives the design.
C15760-H02 vs C15760-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
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 130 GPa18.9 Msi · Shear Modulus 48 GPa7 Msi · Bulk Modulus 138 GPa20 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.81 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.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 322 W/m·K186 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 380 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 16.6 µm/m·K9.2 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 205 J/g88.1 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 500°C932 °F · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 78 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 2.21×10⁻⁸ Ω·m0.87 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.22 V · Corrosion Resistance 45 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 30 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20% · Weldability 30 / 100 · Castability 5 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 70 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 75 MJ/kg32,244 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 260 L/kg31.2 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 0%
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.
C15760-H02 vs C15760-H04 — frequently asked
Is C15760-H04 stronger than C15760-H02?
Yes. C15760-H04 has a typical yield strength of 545 MPa (79 ksi) against 490 MPa (71.1 ksi) for C15760-H02 — about 11% more. Tensile strength is 600 MPa (87 ksi) vs 555 MPa (80.5 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H02 or H04?
H04 is the default C15760 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 C15760-H02 over C15760-H04?
Pick C15760-H02 when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick C15760-H04 when strength drives the design.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C15760-H02 and C15760-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.