Copper Alloy C61600-H04 vs C61600-O61
Copper Alloy · C61600 temper comparison
C61600-H04 and C61600-O61 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C61600: H04 (full hard) versus O61 (annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C61600-H04 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) against 170 MPa (24.7 ksi) for C61600-O61, about 176% more; tensile strength follows at 585 MPa (84.8 ksi) vs 400 MPa (58 ksi). In exchange, C61600-O61 is the more ductile: elongation 55% versus 10% for C61600-H04, and C61600-H04 is harder (175 HB vs 80 HB). C61600-O61 runs hotter in service (250°C vs 200°C continuous). On the shop floor, C61600-O61 welds better (very good vs good).
C61600-H04Choose it when strength drives the design.
C61600-O61Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C61600-H04 vs C61600-O61: 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
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 117 GPa17 Msi · Shear Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 115 GPa16.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.32
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.2 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,040°C1,904 °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 88 W/m·K50.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 377 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 17 µm/m·K9.4 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
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 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Castability 40 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 30 / 100 · Polishability 65 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 52 MJ/kg22,356 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.
C61600-H04 vs C61600-O61 — frequently asked
Is C61600-H04 stronger than C61600-O61?
Yes. C61600-H04 has a typical yield strength of 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) against 170 MPa (24.7 ksi) for C61600-O61 — about 176% more. Tensile strength is 585 MPa (84.8 ksi) vs 400 MPa (58 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H04 or O61?
O61 is the default C61600 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, C61600-H04 or C61600-O61?
C61600-H04, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 43/100 against 35/100 for C61600-O61; for welding the order is C61600-O61 first (very good, 75/100) then C61600-H04 (good, 65/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C61600-H04 and C61600-O61 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.