Copper Alloy C63000-H04 vs C63000-M30
Copper Alloy · C63000 temper comparison
C63000-H04 and C63000-M30 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C63000: H04 (full hard) versus M30 (as hot extruded). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C63000-H04 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 345 MPa (50 ksi) for C63000-M30, about 59% more; tensile strength follows at 830 MPa (120 ksi) vs 690 MPa (100 ksi). In exchange, C63000-M30 is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 10% for C63000-H04, and C63000-H04 is harder (220 HB vs 170 HB). C63000-M30 runs hotter in service (300°C vs 250°C continuous).
C63000-H04Choose it when strength drives the design.
C63000-M30Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C63000-H04 vs C63000-M30: 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)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
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 108 GPa15.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.32
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.58 g/cm³0.27 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,043°C1,909 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,054°C1,929 °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 419 J/kg·K0.1 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
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.
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 32 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 32% · Brazeability / Solderability 35 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 62 MJ/kg26,655 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.9 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.
C63000-H04 vs C63000-M30 — frequently asked
Is C63000-H04 stronger than C63000-M30?
Yes. C63000-H04 has a typical yield strength of 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 345 MPa (50 ksi) for C63000-M30 — about 59% more. Tensile strength is 830 MPa (120 ksi) vs 690 MPa (100 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H04 or M30?
HR50 is the default C63000 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H04 nor M30). 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 welds better, C63000-H04 or C63000-M30?
C63000-M30. Its weldability rates good (68/100) against good (60/100) for C63000-H04.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C63000-H04 and C63000-M30 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.