Copper Alloy C19020-H04 vs C19020-HR02
Copper Alloy · C19020 temper comparison
C19020-H04 and C19020-HR02 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C19020: H04 (full hard) versus HR02 (half hard, cold rolled and stress relieved). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C19020-H04 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 465 MPa (67.4 ksi) against 410 MPa (59.5 ksi) for C19020-HR02, about 13% more; tensile strength follows at 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) vs 450 MPa (65.3 ksi). In exchange, C19020-HR02 is the more ductile: elongation 13% versus 6% for C19020-H04, and C19020-H04 is harder (145 HB vs 131 HB). C19020-HR02 runs hotter in service (175°C vs 120°C continuous) and C19020-HR02 conducts heat better (185 W/m·K vs 165 W/m·K).
C19020-H04Choose it when strength drives the design.
C19020-HR02Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C19020-H04 vs C19020-HR02: 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
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 125 GPa18.1 Msi · Shear Modulus 47 GPa6.8 Msi · Bulk Modulus 138 GPa20 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33
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
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 385 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 17.6 µm/m·K9.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 205 J/g88.1 BTU/lb · 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) -0.2 V · Corrosion Resistance 62 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20% · Weldability 45 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 90 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 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 300 L/kg35.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 35%
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.
C19020-H04 vs C19020-HR02 — frequently asked
Is C19020-H04 stronger than C19020-HR02?
Yes. C19020-H04 has a typical yield strength of 465 MPa (67.4 ksi) against 410 MPa (59.5 ksi) for C19020-HR02 — about 13% more. Tensile strength is 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) vs 450 MPa (65.3 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H04 or HR02?
HR04 is the default C19020 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H04 nor HR02). 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, C19020-H04 or C19020-HR02?
C19020-H04, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 32/100 against 27/100 for C19020-HR02.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C19020-H04 and C19020-HR02 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.