Copper Alloy C61500-H04 vs C61500-O60
Copper Alloy · C61500 temper comparison
C61500-H04 and C61500-O60 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C61500: H04 (full hard) versus O60 (soft annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C61500-H04 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 585 MPa (84.8 ksi) against 215 MPa (31.2 ksi) for C61500-O60, about 172% more; tensile strength follows at 690 MPa (100 ksi) vs 500 MPa (72.5 ksi). In exchange, C61500-O60 is the more ductile: elongation 50% versus 6% for C61500-H04, and C61500-H04 is harder (205 HB vs 130 HB). C61500-O60 runs hotter in service (400°C vs 200°C continuous). On the shop floor, C61500-O60 welds better (very good vs good).
C61500-H04Choose it when strength drives the design.
C61500-O60Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C61500-H04 vs C61500-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
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 117 GPa17 Msi · Shear Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 112 GPa16.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.32 · Reduction in Area 45% · Compressive Strength 500 MPa72.5 ksi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.72 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,045°C1,913 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,060°C1,940 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 45 W/m·K26 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 210 J/g90.3 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1.64×10⁻⁷ Ω·m6.46 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.27 V · Corrosion Resistance 82 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Same in both: Castability 55 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 57 MJ/kg24,506 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 250 L/kg30 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%
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.
C61500-H04 vs C61500-O60 — frequently asked
Is C61500-H04 stronger than C61500-O60?
Yes. C61500-H04 has a typical yield strength of 585 MPa (84.8 ksi) against 215 MPa (31.2 ksi) for C61500-O60 — about 172% more. Tensile strength is 690 MPa (100 ksi) vs 500 MPa (72.5 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H04 or O60?
O60 is the default C61500 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, C61500-H04 or C61500-O60?
C61500-H04. Its machinability rates fair (36/100) against poor (28/100) for C61500-O60; for welding the order is C61500-O60 first (very good, 70/100) then C61500-H04 (good, 55/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C61500-H04 and C61500-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.