Copper Alloy C61000-H04 vs C61000-O60
Copper Alloy · C61000 temper comparison
C61000-H04 and C61000-O60 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C61000: H04 (full hard) versus O60 (soft annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C61000-H04 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) against 207 MPa (30 ksi) for C61000-O60, about 55% more; tensile strength follows at 585 MPa (84.8 ksi) vs 483 MPa (70.1 ksi). In exchange, C61000-O60 is the more ductile: elongation 65% versus 25% for C61000-H04, and C61000-H04 is harder (160 HB vs 110 HB).
C61000-H04Choose it when strength drives the design.
C61000-O60Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
C61000-H04 vs C61000-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)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
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 118 GPa17.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33 · Compressive Strength 330 MPa47.9 ksi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.58 g/cm³0.27 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,046°C1,915 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,054°C1,929 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 62.8 W/m·K36.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 377 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 16.2 µm/m·K9 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 220 J/g94.6 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 250°C482 °F · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 15 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.15×10⁻⁷ Ω·m4.53 µΩ·in
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
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20% · Castability 45 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 35 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 57 MJ/kg24,506 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.8 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 320 L/kg38.3 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.
C61000-H04 vs C61000-O60 — frequently asked
Is C61000-H04 stronger than C61000-O60?
Yes. C61000-H04 has a typical yield strength of 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) against 207 MPa (30 ksi) for C61000-O60 — about 55% more. Tensile strength is 585 MPa (84.8 ksi) vs 483 MPa (70.1 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H04 or O60?
H04 is the default C61000 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, C61000-H04 or C61000-O60?
C61000-H04, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 30/100 against 25/100 for C61000-O60.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C61000-H04 and C61000-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.