Copper Alloy C50500-H02 vs C50500-H08
Copper Alloy · C50500 temper comparison
C50500-H02 and C50500-H08 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C50500: H02 (half hard) versus H08 (spring hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C50500-H08 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 415 MPa (60.2 ksi) against 290 MPa (42.1 ksi) for C50500-H02, about 43% more; tensile strength follows at 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) vs 345 MPa (50 ksi). In exchange, C50500-H02 is the more ductile: elongation 12% versus 3% for C50500-H08, and C50500-H08 is harder (135 HB vs 95 HB). C50500-H02 runs hotter in service (175°C vs 150°C continuous).
C50500-H02Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C50500-H08Choose it when strength drives the design.
C50500-H02 vs C50500-H08: 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 117 GPa17 Msi · Shear Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 124 GPa18 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.89 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,035°C1,895 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,060°C1,940 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 377 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 17.8 µm/m·K9.9 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 205 J/g88.1 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.25 V · Corrosion Resistance 65 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Castability 30 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 90 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 57 MJ/kg24,506 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.7 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 300 L/kg35.9 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.
C50500-H02 vs C50500-H08 — frequently asked
Is C50500-H08 stronger than C50500-H02?
Yes. C50500-H08 has a typical yield strength of 415 MPa (60.2 ksi) against 290 MPa (42.1 ksi) for C50500-H02 — about 43% more. Tensile strength is 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) vs 345 MPa (50 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H02 or H08?
H04 is the default C50500 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H02 nor H08). 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, C50500-H02 or C50500-H08?
C50500-H08, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 30/100 against 25/100 for C50500-H02; for welding the order is C50500-H02 first (good, 55/100) then C50500-H08 (fair, 50/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C50500-H02 and C50500-H08 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.