Copper Alloy C18100-O61 vs C18100-TH02
Copper Alloy · C18100 temper comparison
C18100-O61 and C18100-TH02 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C18100: O61 (annealed) versus TH02 (TD02 and precipitation hardened). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C18100-TH02 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 455 MPa (66 ksi) against 95 MPa (13.8 ksi) for C18100-O61, about 4.8 times as much; tensile strength follows at 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) vs 250 MPa (36.3 ksi). In exchange, C18100-O61 is the more ductile: elongation 42% versus 14% for C18100-TH02, and C18100-TH02 is harder (158 HB vs 58 HB). C18100-TH02 runs hotter in service (450°C vs 400°C continuous).
C18100-O61Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
C18100-TH02Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
C18100-O61 vs C18100-TH02: 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)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 48 GPa7 Msi · Bulk Modulus 140 GPa20.3 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.89 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,070°C1,958 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,080°C1,976 °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
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.2 V · Corrosion Resistance 48 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Castability 45 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 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 250 L/kg30 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 25%
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.
C18100-O61 vs C18100-TH02 — frequently asked
Is C18100-TH02 stronger than C18100-O61?
Yes. C18100-TH02 has a typical yield strength of 455 MPa (66 ksi) against 95 MPa (13.8 ksi) for C18100-O61 — about 4.8 times as much. Tensile strength is 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) vs 250 MPa (36.3 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, O61 or TH02?
TH04 is the default C18100 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither O61 nor TH02). 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, C18100-O61 or C18100-TH02?
C18100-TH02, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 30/100 against 24/100 for C18100-O61; for welding the order is C18100-O61 first (fair, 50/100) then C18100-TH02 (fair, 45/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C18100-O61 and C18100-TH02 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.