Copper Alloy C31400-H06 vs C31400-O60
Copper Alloy · C31400 temper comparison
C31400-H06 and C31400-O60 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C31400: H06 (extra hard) versus O60 (soft annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C31400-H06 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 90 MPa (13.1 ksi) for C31400-O60, about 4.4 times as much; tensile strength follows at 455 MPa (66 ksi) vs 255 MPa (37 ksi). In exchange, C31400-O60 is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 6% for C31400-H06, and C31400-H06 is harder (140 HB vs 55 HB). C31400-O60 runs hotter in service (250°C vs 150°C continuous). On the shop floor, C31400-H06 machines more easily (82 vs 72 out of 100).
C31400-H06Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
C31400-O60Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C31400-H06 vs C31400-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)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 117 GPa17 Msi · Shear Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 118 GPa17.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.83 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,010°C1,850 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,035°C1,895 °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 377 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 18.4 µm/m·K10.2 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 190 J/g81.7 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 40 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 90 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 55 MJ/kg23,646 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 260 L/kg31.2 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 45%
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.
C31400-H06 vs C31400-O60 — frequently asked
Is C31400-H06 stronger than C31400-O60?
Yes. C31400-H06 has a typical yield strength of 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 90 MPa (13.1 ksi) for C31400-O60 — about 4.4 times as much. Tensile strength is 455 MPa (66 ksi) vs 255 MPa (37 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H06 or O60?
H02 is the default C31400 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H06 nor O60). 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, C31400-H06 or C31400-O60?
C31400-H06, by a small margin. Both rate very good for machinability — 82/100 against 72/100 for C31400-O60; for welding the order is C31400-O60 first (poor, 25/100) then C31400-H06 (poor, 20/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C31400-H06 and C31400-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.