Copper Alloy C72200-H06 vs C72200-M20
Copper Alloy · C72200 temper comparison
C72200-H06 and C72200-M20 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C72200: H06 (extra hard) versus M20 (as hot rolled). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C72200-H06 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 540 MPa (78.3 ksi) against 140 MPa (20.3 ksi) for C72200-M20, about 3.9 times as much; tensile strength follows at 585 MPa (84.8 ksi) vs 360 MPa (52.2 ksi). In exchange, C72200-M20 is the more ductile: elongation 35% versus 5% for C72200-H06, and C72200-H06 is harder (175 HB vs 74 HB). C72200-M20 runs hotter in service (320°C vs 220°C continuous).
C72200-H06Choose it when strength drives the design.
C72200-M20Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C72200-H06 vs C72200-M20: 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 145 GPa21 Msi · Shear Modulus 55 GPa8 Msi · Bulk Modulus 140 GPa20.3 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33 · Reduction in Area 60% · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 100 J73.8 ft·lbf · Hardness, Vickers 82 HV
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.94 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,130°C2,066 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,180°C2,156 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 34 W/m·K19.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 377 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 15.7 µm/m·K8.7 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 210 J/g90.3 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 5.5 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 3.13×10⁻⁷ Ω·m12.3 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.24 V · Corrosion Resistance 82 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20% · Weldability 80 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 85 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 92 MJ/kg39,553 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 6.2 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 320 L/kg38.3 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.
C72200-H06 vs C72200-M20 — frequently asked
Is C72200-H06 stronger than C72200-M20?
Yes. C72200-H06 has a typical yield strength of 540 MPa (78.3 ksi) against 140 MPa (20.3 ksi) for C72200-M20 — about 3.9 times as much. Tensile strength is 585 MPa (84.8 ksi) vs 360 MPa (52.2 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H06 or M20?
O61 is the default C72200 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H06 nor M20). 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, C72200-H06 or C72200-M20?
C72200-H06. Its machinability rates fair (37/100) against poor (30/100) for C72200-M20.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C72200-H06 and C72200-M20 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.