Copper Alloy C18980-AW vs C18980-O60
Copper Alloy · C18980 temper comparison
C18980-AW and C18980-O60 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C18980: AW (as-welded deposit) versus O60 (soft annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C18980-AW is the stronger of the two: yield strength 80 MPa (11.6 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for C18980-O60, about 14% more. In exchange, C18980-O60 is the more ductile: elongation 42% versus 32% for C18980-AW, and C18980-AW is harder (65 HB vs 48 HB).
C18980-AWChoose it when strength drives the design.
C18980-O60Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
C18980-AW vs C18980-O60: 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
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 115 GPa16.7 Msi · Shear Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 138 GPa20 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.9 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,065°C1,949 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,085°C1,985 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 385 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 17.7 µm/m·K9.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 205 J/g88.1 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °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) -0.25 V · Corrosion Resistance 65 / 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 90 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 58 MJ/kg24,936 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.8 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.
C18980-AW vs C18980-O60 — frequently asked
Is C18980-AW stronger than C18980-O60?
Yes. C18980-AW has a typical yield strength of 80 MPa (11.6 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for C18980-O60 — about 14% more. Tensile strength is 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) vs 230 MPa (33.4 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AW or O60?
AW is the default C18980 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 C18980-AW over C18980-O60?
Pick C18980-AW when strength drives the design. Pick C18980-O60 when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C18980-AW and C18980-O60 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.