Copper Alloy C44300-H01 vs C44300-O61
Copper Alloy · C44300 temper comparison
C44300-H01 and C44300-O61 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C44300: H01 (quarter hard) versus O61 (annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C44300-H01 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) against 125 MPa (18.1 ksi) for C44300-O61, about 120% more; tensile strength follows at 400 MPa (58 ksi) vs 340 MPa (49.3 ksi). In exchange, C44300-O61 is the more ductile: elongation 65% versus 40% for C44300-H01, and C44300-H01 is harder (100 HB vs 70 HB).
C44300-H01Choose it when strength drives the design.
C44300-O61Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
C44300-H01 vs C44300-O61: 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
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
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 0.34
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.53 g/cm³0.31 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 900°C1,652 °F · Liquidus Temperature 935°C1,715 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 111 W/m·K64.1 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 170 J/g73.1 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 25 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 6.9×10⁻⁸ Ω·m2.72 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.29 V · Corrosion Resistance 70 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 30 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 30% · Weldability 45 / 100 · Castability 40 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 90 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 55 MJ/kg23,646 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 300 L/kg35.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 35%
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.
C44300-H01 vs C44300-O61 — frequently asked
Is C44300-H01 stronger than C44300-O61?
Yes. C44300-H01 has a typical yield strength of 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) against 125 MPa (18.1 ksi) for C44300-O61 — about 120% more. Tensile strength is 400 MPa (58 ksi) vs 340 MPa (49.3 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H01 or O61?
O61 is the default C44300 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 C44300-H01 over C44300-O61?
Pick C44300-H01 when strength drives the design. Pick C44300-O61 when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C44300-H01 and C44300-O61 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.