Copper Alloy C36500-H02 vs C36500-M20
Copper Alloy · C36500 temper comparison
C36500-H02 and C36500-M20 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C36500: H02 (half hard) versus M20 (as hot rolled). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C36500-H02 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 345 MPa (50 ksi) against 140 MPa (20.3 ksi) for C36500-M20, about 146% more; tensile strength follows at 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) vs 372 MPa (54 ksi). In exchange, C36500-M20 is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 15% for C36500-H02, and C36500-H02 is harder (140 HB vs 80 HB). C36500-M20 runs hotter in service (200°C vs 150°C continuous).
C36500-H02Choose it when strength drives the design.
C36500-M20Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C36500-H02 vs C36500-M20: 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
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 105 GPa15.2 Msi · Shear Modulus 39 GPa5.7 Msi · Bulk Modulus 112 GPa16.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.35
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.41 g/cm³0.3 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 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 160 J/g68.8 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) -0.28 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 25 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 80 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 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 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.
C36500-H02 vs C36500-M20 — frequently asked
Is C36500-H02 stronger than C36500-M20?
Yes. C36500-H02 has a typical yield strength of 345 MPa (50 ksi) against 140 MPa (20.3 ksi) for C36500-M20 — about 146% more. Tensile strength is 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) vs 372 MPa (54 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H02 or M20?
M20 is the default C36500 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, C36500-H02 or C36500-M20?
C36500-H02. Its machinability rates very good (70/100) against good (65/100) for C36500-M20.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C36500-H02 and C36500-M20 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.