Copper Alloy C28500-H02 vs C28500-M30
Copper Alloy · C28500 temper comparison
C28500-H02 and C28500-M30 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C28500: H02 (half hard) versus M30 (as hot extruded). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C28500-H02 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) against 145 MPa (21 ksi) for C28500-M30, about 141% more; tensile strength follows at 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) vs 380 MPa (55.1 ksi). In exchange, C28500-M30 is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 18% for C28500-H02, and C28500-H02 is harder (125 HB vs 70 HB). C28500-M30 runs hotter in service (200°C vs 150°C continuous).
C28500-H02Choose it when strength drives the design.
C28500-M30Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C28500-H02 vs C28500-M30: 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
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 105 GPa15.2 Msi · Shear Modulus 39 GPa5.7 Msi · Bulk Modulus 111 GPa16.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.39 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 899°C1,650 °F · Liquidus Temperature 904°C1,659 °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 375 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 20.8 µm/m·K11.6 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 170 J/g73.1 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).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.27 V
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 60 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 80 / 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) 3.3 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 250 L/kg30 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 50%
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.
C28500-H02 vs C28500-M30 — frequently asked
Is C28500-H02 stronger than C28500-M30?
Yes. C28500-H02 has a typical yield strength of 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) against 145 MPa (21 ksi) for C28500-M30 — about 141% more. Tensile strength is 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) vs 380 MPa (55.1 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H02 or M30?
M30 is the default C28500 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.
Which is easier to machine, C28500-H02 or C28500-M30?
C28500-H02, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 50/100 against 45/100 for C28500-M30; for welding the order is C28500-M30 first (fair, 45/100) then C28500-H02 (fair, 40/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C28500-H02 and C28500-M30 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.