Copper Alloy C75200-H04 vs C75200-O61
Copper Alloy · C75200 temper comparison
C75200-H04 and C75200-O61 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C75200: H04 (full hard) versus O61 (annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C75200-H04 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 517 MPa (75 ksi) against 172 MPa (24.9 ksi) for C75200-O61, about 3.0 times as much; tensile strength follows at 586 MPa (85 ksi) vs 400 MPa (58 ksi). In exchange, C75200-O61 is the more ductile: elongation 40% versus 3% for C75200-H04, and C75200-H04 is harder (177 HB vs 100 HB). C75200-O61 runs hotter in service (300°C vs 180°C continuous). On the shop floor, C75200-O61 welds better (50 vs 40 out of 100).
C75200-H04Choose it when strength drives the design.
C75200-O61Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C75200-H04 vs C75200-O61: 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 47 GPa6.8 Msi · Bulk Modulus 122 GPa17.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.73 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,021°C1,870 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,110°C2,030 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 33 W/m·K19.1 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 6 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 2.87×10⁻⁷ Ω·m11.3 µΩ·in
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
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20% · Castability 40 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 85 / 100 · Polishability 92 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 82 MJ/kg35,254 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 5.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 320 L/kg38.3 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.
C75200-H04 vs C75200-O61 — frequently asked
Is C75200-H04 stronger than C75200-O61?
Yes. C75200-H04 has a typical yield strength of 517 MPa (75 ksi) against 172 MPa (24.9 ksi) for C75200-O61 — about 3.0 times as much. Tensile strength is 586 MPa (85 ksi) vs 400 MPa (58 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H04 or O61?
H02 is the default C75200 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H04 nor O61). 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, C75200-H04 or C75200-O61?
C75200-H04, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 28/100 against 22/100 for C75200-O61; for welding the order is C75200-O61 first (fair, 50/100) then C75200-H04 (fair, 40/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C75200-H04 and C75200-O61 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.