Copper Alloy C68300-H01 vs C68300-H04
Copper Alloy · C68300 temper comparison
C68300-H01 and C68300-H04 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C68300: H01 (quarter hard) versus H04 (full hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C68300-H04 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 410 MPa (59.5 ksi) against 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) for C68300-H01, about 71% more; tensile strength follows at 490 MPa (71.1 ksi) vs 380 MPa (55.1 ksi). In exchange, C68300-H01 is the more ductile: elongation 38% versus 8% for C68300-H04, and C68300-H04 is harder (140 HB vs 85 HB). C68300-H01 runs hotter in service (180°C vs 150°C continuous).
C68300-H01Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C68300-H04Choose it when strength drives the design.
C68300-H01 vs C68300-H04: 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
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Shear Modulus 41 GPa5.9 Msi · Bulk Modulus 115 GPa16.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.53 g/cm³0.31 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 927°C1,701 °F · Liquidus Temperature 954°C1,749 °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 377 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 20 µm/m·K11.1 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 170 J/g73.1 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °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) -0.26 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 45 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 92 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 55 MJ/kg23,646 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 300 L/kg35.9 gal/lb · 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.
C68300-H01 vs C68300-H04 — frequently asked
Is C68300-H04 stronger than C68300-H01?
Yes. C68300-H04 has a typical yield strength of 410 MPa (59.5 ksi) against 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) for C68300-H01 — about 71% more. Tensile strength is 490 MPa (71.1 ksi) vs 380 MPa (55.1 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H01 or H04?
O61 is the default C68300 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H01 nor H04). 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, C68300-H01 or C68300-H04?
C68300-H04. Its machinability rates fair (40/100) against poor (33/100) for C68300-H01.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C68300-H01 and C68300-H04 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.