Copper Alloy C48200-H02 vs C48200-O60
Copper Alloy · C48200 temper comparison
C48200-H02 and C48200-O60 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C48200: H02 (half hard) versus O60 (soft annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C48200-H02 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 345 MPa (50 ksi) against 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) for C48200-O60, about 130% more; tensile strength follows at 483 MPa (70.1 ksi) vs 372 MPa (54 ksi). In exchange, C48200-O60 is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 20% for C48200-H02, and C48200-H02 is harder (140 HB vs 85 HB). On the shop floor, C48200-H02 machines more easily (very good vs good).
C48200-H02Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
C48200-O60Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
C48200-H02 vs C48200-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
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 100 GPa14.5 Msi · Shear Modulus 37 GPa5.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34 · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 30 J22.1 ft·lbf · Hardness, Vickers 105 HV
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.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 116 W/m·K67 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 377 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 21.2 µm/m·K11.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 170 J/g73.1 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °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).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.3 V · Corrosion Resistance 62 / 100
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 · Castability 45 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 85 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 53 MJ/kg22,786 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.2 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 300 L/kg35.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 60%
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.
C48200-H02 vs C48200-O60 — frequently asked
Is C48200-H02 stronger than C48200-O60?
Yes. C48200-H02 has a typical yield strength of 345 MPa (50 ksi) against 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) for C48200-O60 — about 130% more. Tensile strength is 483 MPa (70.1 ksi) vs 372 MPa (54 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H02 or O60?
M30 is the default C48200 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, C48200-H02 or C48200-O60?
C48200-H02. Its machinability rates very good (75/100) against good (65/100) for C48200-O60.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C48200-H02 and C48200-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.