Copper Alloy C48600-H04 vs C48600-M40
Copper Alloy · C48600 temper comparison
C48600-H04 and C48600-M40 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C48600: H04 (full hard) versus M40 (as hot forged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C48600-H04 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 410 MPa (59.5 ksi) against 145 MPa (21 ksi) for C48600-M40, about 183% more; tensile strength follows at 510 MPa (74 ksi) vs 360 MPa (52.2 ksi). In exchange, C48600-M40 is the more ductile: elongation 30% versus 9% for C48600-H04, and C48600-H04 is harder (150 HB vs 88 HB).
C48600-H04Choose it when strength drives the design.
C48600-M40Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
C48600-H04 vs C48600-M40: 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
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 100 GPa14.5 Msi · Shear Modulus 37 GPa5.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 115 GPa16.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.45 g/cm³0.31 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 885°C1,625 °F · Liquidus Temperature 915°C1,679 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 377 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 20.8 µm/m·K11.6 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 165 J/g70.9 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °F · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.28 V
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 20 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 88 / 100 · Polishability 82 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 58 MJ/kg24,936 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 320 L/kg38.3 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 70%
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.
C48600-H04 vs C48600-M40 — frequently asked
Is C48600-H04 stronger than C48600-M40?
Yes. C48600-H04 has a typical yield strength of 410 MPa (59.5 ksi) against 145 MPa (21 ksi) for C48600-M40 — about 183% more. Tensile strength is 510 MPa (74 ksi) vs 360 MPa (52.2 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H04 or M40?
H02 is the default C48600 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H04 nor M40). 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, C48600-H04 or C48600-M40?
C48600-H04, by a small margin. Both rate very good for machinability — 82/100 against 76/100 for C48600-M40.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C48600-H04 and C48600-M40 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.