Copper Alloy C34500-H04 vs C34500-O60
Copper Alloy · C34500 temper comparison
C34500-H04 and C34500-O60 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C34500: H04 (full hard) versus O60 (soft annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C34500-H04 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) against 125 MPa (18.1 ksi) for C34500-O60, about 3.0 times as much; tensile strength follows at 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) vs 330 MPa (47.9 ksi). In exchange, C34500-O60 is the more ductile: elongation 50% versus 12% for C34500-H04, and C34500-H04 is harder (145 HB vs 65 HB). C34500-O60 runs hotter in service (200°C vs 170°C continuous). On the shop floor, C34500-H04 machines more easily (excellent vs very good).
C34500-H04Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
C34500-O60Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C34500-H04 vs C34500-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
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 97 GPa14.1 Msi · Shear Modulus 37 GPa5.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 115 GPa16.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.47 g/cm³0.31 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 885°C1,625 °F · Liquidus Temperature 900°C1,652 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 115 W/m·K66.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 380 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 20.5 µm/m·K11.4 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 170 J/g73.1 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 6.6×10⁻⁸ Ω·m2.6 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.25 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Weldability 15 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 85 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 58 MJ/kg24,936 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 300 L/kg35.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 55%
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.
C34500-H04 vs C34500-O60 — frequently asked
Is C34500-H04 stronger than C34500-O60?
Yes. C34500-H04 has a typical yield strength of 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) against 125 MPa (18.1 ksi) for C34500-O60 — about 3.0 times as much. Tensile strength is 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) vs 330 MPa (47.9 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H04 or O60?
H02 is the default C34500 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H04 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, C34500-H04 or C34500-O60?
C34500-H04. Its machinability rates excellent (90/100) against very good (80/100) for C34500-O60.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C34500-H04 and C34500-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.