Copper Alloy C65500-H06 vs C65500-O60
Copper Alloy · C65500 temper comparison
C65500-H06 and C65500-O60 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C65500: H06 (extra hard) versus O60 (soft annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C65500-H06 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) for C65500-O60, about 3.7 times as much; tensile strength follows at 740 MPa (107 ksi) vs 395 MPa (57.3 ksi). In exchange, C65500-O60 is the more ductile: elongation 62% versus 8% for C65500-H06, and C65500-H06 is harder (210 HB vs 76 HB). C65500-O60 runs hotter in service (200°C vs 150°C continuous). On the shop floor, C65500-H06 machines more easily (fair vs poor) and C65500-O60 welds better (excellent vs very good).
C65500-H06Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
C65500-O60Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C65500-H06 vs C65500-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.
Shear Modulus
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
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 103 GPa14.9 Msi · Bulk Modulus 115 GPa16.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Liquidus Temperature
Same in both: Density 8.53 g/cm³0.31 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 971°C1,780 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 18 µm/m·K10 µin/in·°F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 70 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Castability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 40%
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.
C65500-H06 vs C65500-O60 — frequently asked
Is C65500-H06 stronger than C65500-O60?
Yes. C65500-H06 has a typical yield strength of 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) for C65500-O60 — about 3.7 times as much. Tensile strength is 740 MPa (107 ksi) vs 395 MPa (57.3 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H06 or O60?
O is the default C65500 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H06 nor O60). 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, C65500-H06 or C65500-O60?
C65500-H06. Its machinability rates fair (38/100) against poor (28/100) for C65500-O60; for welding the order is C65500-O60 first (excellent, 90/100) then C65500-H06 (very good, 80/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C65500-H06 and C65500-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.