Copper Alloy C69300-H01 vs C69300-O60
Copper Alloy · C69300 temper comparison
C69300-H01 and C69300-O60 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C69300: H01 (quarter hard) versus O60 (soft annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C69300-H01 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) for C69300-O60, about 90% more; tensile strength follows at 590 MPa (85.6 ksi) vs 480 MPa (69.6 ksi). In exchange, C69300-O60 is the more ductile: elongation 35% versus 18% for C69300-H01, and C69300-H01 is harder (160 HB vs 120 HB). C69300-O60 runs hotter in service (200°C vs 180°C continuous). On the shop floor, C69300-H01 machines more easily (82 vs 70 out of 100).
C69300-H01Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
C69300-O60Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C69300-H01 vs C69300-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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 39 GPa5.7 Msi · Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.3 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 821°C1,510 °F · Liquidus Temperature 899°C1,650 °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) 18.5 µm/m·K10.3 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 190 J/g81.7 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -100°C-148 °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) -0.25 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Castability 65 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 80 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 62 MJ/kg26,655 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.8 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 350 L/kg41.9 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.
C69300-H01 vs C69300-O60 — frequently asked
Is C69300-H01 stronger than C69300-O60?
Yes. C69300-H01 has a typical yield strength of 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) for C69300-O60 — about 90% more. Tensile strength is 590 MPa (85.6 ksi) vs 480 MPa (69.6 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H01 or O60?
M30 is the default C69300 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H01 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, C69300-H01 or C69300-O60?
C69300-H01, by a small margin. Both rate very good for machinability — 82/100 against 70/100 for C69300-O60; for welding the order is C69300-O60 first (fair, 48/100) then C69300-H01 (fair, 43/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C69300-H01 and C69300-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.