Copper Alloy C74000-H04 vs C74000-O60
Copper Alloy · C74000 temper comparison
C74000-H04 and C74000-O60 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C74000: H04 (full hard) versus O60 (soft annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C74000-H04 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 490 MPa (71.1 ksi) against 120 MPa (17.4 ksi) for C74000-O60, about 4.1 times as much; tensile strength follows at 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) vs 345 MPa (50 ksi). In exchange, C74000-O60 is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 4% for C74000-H04, and C74000-H04 is harder (175 HB vs 75 HB). C74000-O60 runs hotter in service (300°C vs 180°C continuous).
C74000-H04Choose it when strength drives the design.
C74000-O60Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C74000-H04 vs C74000-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.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 125 GPa18.1 Msi · Shear Modulus 46 GPa6.7 Msi · Bulk Modulus 130 GPa18.9 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.75 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,010°C1,850 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,040°C1,904 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 45 W/m·K26 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 377 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 16.2 µm/m·K9 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 200 J/g86 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 9 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.9×10⁻⁷ Ω·m7.48 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.25 V · Corrosion Resistance 62 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 30 / 100 · Weldability 55 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 85 / 100 · Polishability 88 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 75 MJ/kg32,244 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 5.2 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.
C74000-H04 vs C74000-O60 — frequently asked
Is C74000-H04 stronger than C74000-O60?
Yes. C74000-H04 has a typical yield strength of 490 MPa (71.1 ksi) against 120 MPa (17.4 ksi) for C74000-O60 — about 4.1 times as much. Tensile strength is 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) vs 345 MPa (50 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H04 or O60?
H02 is the default C74000 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H04 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.
When should I choose C74000-H04 over C74000-O60?
Pick C74000-H04 when strength drives the design. Pick C74000-O60 when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C74000-H04 and C74000-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.