Copper Alloy C48500-H02 vs C48500-M10
Copper Alloy · C48500 temper comparison
C48500-H02 and C48500-M10 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C48500: H02 (half hard) versus M10 (as hot forged and air cooled). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C48500-H02 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) against 175 MPa (25.4 ksi) for C48500-M10, about 60% more; tensile strength follows at 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) vs 400 MPa (58 ksi). In exchange, C48500-M10 is the more ductile: elongation 33% versus 25% for C48500-H02, and C48500-H02 is harder (125 HB vs 95 HB). On the shop floor, C48500-M10 welds better (30 vs 20 out of 100).
C48500-H02Choose it when strength drives the design.
C48500-M10Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
C48500-H02 vs C48500-M10: 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.
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 100 GPa14.5 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Same in both: Density 8.41 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Specific Heat Capacity
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 116 W/m·K67 BTU/hr·ft·°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).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Castability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.6 kg CO₂/kg
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.
C48500-H02 vs C48500-M10 — frequently asked
Is C48500-H02 stronger than C48500-M10?
Yes. C48500-H02 has a typical yield strength of 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) against 175 MPa (25.4 ksi) for C48500-M10 — about 60% more. Tensile strength is 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) vs 400 MPa (58 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H02 or M10?
H02 is the default C48500 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.
Which is easier to machine, C48500-H02 or C48500-M10?
C48500-M10. Its machinability rates excellent (88/100) against very good (80/100) for C48500-H02; for welding the order is C48500-M10 first (poor, 30/100) then C48500-H02 (poor, 20/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C48500-H02 and C48500-M10 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.