Copper Alloy C36000-H02 vs C36000-H04
Copper Alloy · C36000 temper comparison
C36000-H02 and C36000-H04 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C36000: H02 (half hard) versus H04 (full hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C36000-H04 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 310 MPa (45 ksi) for C36000-H02, about 29% more; tensile strength follows at 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) vs 385 MPa (55.8 ksi). In exchange, C36000-H02 is the more ductile: elongation 22% versus 12% for C36000-H04, and C36000-H04 is harder (140 HB vs 115 HB). C36000-H02 runs hotter in service (200°C vs 180°C continuous).
C36000-H02Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C36000-H04Choose it when strength drives the design.
C36000-H02 vs C36000-H04: 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 105 GPa15.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.31
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.5 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.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: 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 160 J/g68.8 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °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) -0.25 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 100 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 300% · Castability 55 / 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) 3.8 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 220 L/kg26.4 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 80%
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.
C36000-H02 vs C36000-H04 — frequently asked
Is C36000-H04 stronger than C36000-H02?
Yes. C36000-H04 has a typical yield strength of 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 310 MPa (45 ksi) for C36000-H02 — about 29% more. Tensile strength is 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) vs 385 MPa (55.8 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H02 or H04?
H02 is the default C36000 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 C36000-H02 over C36000-H04?
Pick C36000-H02 when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat. Pick C36000-H04 when strength drives the design.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C36000-H02 and C36000-H04 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.