Copper Alloy C37100-H02 vs C37100-O60
Copper Alloy · C37100 temper comparison
C37100-H02 and C37100-O60 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C37100: H02 (half hard) versus O60 (soft annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C37100-H02 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 255 MPa (37 ksi) against 125 MPa (18.1 ksi) for C37100-O60, about 104% more; tensile strength follows at 385 MPa (55.8 ksi) vs 315 MPa (45.7 ksi). In exchange, C37100-O60 is the more ductile: elongation 48% versus 23% for C37100-H02, and C37100-H02 is harder (128 HB vs 90 HB). C37100-O60 runs hotter in service (200°C vs 180°C continuous). On the shop floor, C37100-H02 machines more easily (very good vs good).
C37100-H02Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
C37100-O60Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C37100-H02 vs C37100-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
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 103 GPa14.9 Msi · Shear Modulus 39 GPa5.7 Msi · Bulk Modulus 112 GPa16.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.44 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 377 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 -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) -0.28 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 35 / 100 · Castability 55 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 80 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 48 MJ/kg20,636 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.1 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 230 L/kg27.6 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 65%
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.
C37100-H02 vs C37100-O60 — frequently asked
Is C37100-H02 stronger than C37100-O60?
Yes. C37100-H02 has a typical yield strength of 255 MPa (37 ksi) against 125 MPa (18.1 ksi) for C37100-O60 — about 104% more. Tensile strength is 385 MPa (55.8 ksi) vs 315 MPa (45.7 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H02 or O60?
H80 is the default C37100 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H02 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, C37100-H02 or C37100-O60?
C37100-H02. Its machinability rates very good (78/100) against good (68/100) for C37100-O60.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C37100-H02 and C37100-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.