Copper Alloy C38000-H01 vs C38000-H02
Copper Alloy · C38000 temper comparison
C38000-H01 and C38000-H02 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C38000: H01 (quarter hard) versus H02 (half hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C38000-H02 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) against 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) for C38000-H01, about 27% more; tensile strength follows at 495 MPa (71.8 ksi) vs 450 MPa (65.3 ksi). In exchange, C38000-H01 is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 12% for C38000-H02, and C38000-H02 is harder (150 HB vs 130 HB).
C38000-H01Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
C38000-H02Choose it when strength drives the design.
C38000-H01 vs C38000-H02: 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 97 GPa14.1 Msi · Shear Modulus 37 GPa5.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 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) 875°C1,607 °F · Liquidus Temperature 890°C1,634 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 121 W/m·K69.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 380 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 20.9 µm/m·K11.6 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 165 J/g70.9 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 180°C356 °F · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 26 % IACS · 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.
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 90 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 90% · Weldability 15 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 75 / 100 · Polishability 82 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 55 MJ/kg23,646 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 300 L/kg35.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 75%
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.
C38000-H01 vs C38000-H02 — frequently asked
Is C38000-H02 stronger than C38000-H01?
Yes. C38000-H02 has a typical yield strength of 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) against 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) for C38000-H01 — about 27% more. Tensile strength is 495 MPa (71.8 ksi) vs 450 MPa (65.3 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H01 or H02?
M30 is the default C38000 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H01 nor H02). 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 C38000-H01 over C38000-H02?
Pick C38000-H01 when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick C38000-H02 when strength drives the design.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C38000-H01 and C38000-H02 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.