Copper Alloy C52400-H06 vs C52400-H10
Copper Alloy · C52400 temper comparison
C52400-H06 and C52400-H10 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C52400: H06 (extra hard) versus H10 (extra spring hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C52400-H10 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 790 MPa (115 ksi) against 655 MPa (95 ksi) for C52400-H06, about 21% more; tensile strength follows at 895 MPa (130 ksi) vs 760 MPa (110 ksi). In exchange, C52400-H06 is the more ductile: elongation 8% versus 3% for C52400-H10, and C52400-H10 is harder (236 HB vs 200 HB). C52400-H06 runs hotter in service (200°C vs 175°C continuous).
C52400-H06Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C52400-H10Choose it when strength drives the design.
C52400-H06 vs C52400-H10: 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 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 8.78 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 843°C1,549 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,000°C1,832 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 50 W/m·K28.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 380 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 18.4 µm/m·K10.2 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 200 J/g86 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 11 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.57×10⁻⁷ Ω·m6.18 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.28 V · Corrosion Resistance 72 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20% · Brazeability / Solderability 88 / 100 · Polishability 78 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 72 MJ/kg30,954 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 5.5 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.
C52400-H06 vs C52400-H10 — frequently asked
Is C52400-H10 stronger than C52400-H06?
Yes. C52400-H10 has a typical yield strength of 790 MPa (115 ksi) against 655 MPa (95 ksi) for C52400-H06 — about 21% more. Tensile strength is 895 MPa (130 ksi) vs 760 MPa (110 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H06 or H10?
H04 is the default C52400 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H06 nor H10). 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 C52400-H06 over C52400-H10?
Pick C52400-H06 when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat. Pick C52400-H10 when strength drives the design.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C52400-H06 and C52400-H10 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.