Copper Alloy C42600-H04 vs C42600-H10
Copper Alloy · C42600 temper comparison
C42600-H04 and C42600-H10 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C42600: H04 (full hard) versus H10 (extra spring hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C42600-H10 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 580 MPa (84.1 ksi) against 465 MPa (67.4 ksi) for C42600-H04, about 25% more; tensile strength follows at 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 510 MPa (74 ksi). In exchange, C42600-H04 is the more ductile: elongation 6% versus 2% for C42600-H10, and C42600-H10 is harder (185 HB vs 150 HB). C42600-H04 runs hotter in service (140°C vs 120°C continuous).
C42600-H04Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C42600-H10Choose it when strength drives the design.
C42600-H04 vs C42600-H10: 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
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Shear Modulus 41 GPa5.9 Msi · Bulk Modulus 115 GPa16.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.78 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 940°C1,724 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,025°C1,877 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 120 W/m·K69.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 377 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 20.2 µm/m·K11.2 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 190 J/g81.7 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 5.6×10⁻⁸ Ω·m2.2 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.25 V · Corrosion Resistance 58 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 30% · Weldability 40 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 88 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 60 MJ/kg25,795 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 260 L/kg31.2 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 40%
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.
C42600-H04 vs C42600-H10 — frequently asked
Is C42600-H10 stronger than C42600-H04?
Yes. C42600-H10 has a typical yield strength of 580 MPa (84.1 ksi) against 465 MPa (67.4 ksi) for C42600-H04 — about 25% more. Tensile strength is 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 510 MPa (74 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H04 or H10?
H02 is the default C42600 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H04 nor H10). 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, C42600-H04 or C42600-H10?
C42600-H10, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 44/100 against 38/100 for C42600-H04.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C42600-H04 and C42600-H10 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.