Copper Alloy C79600-H04 vs C79600-O61
Copper Alloy · C79600 temper comparison
C79600-H04 and C79600-O61 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, C79600: H04 (full hard) versus O61 (annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. C79600-H04 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) against 165 MPa (23.9 ksi) for C79600-O61, about 191% more; tensile strength follows at 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 400 MPa (58 ksi). In exchange, C79600-O61 is the more ductile: elongation 32% versus 8% for C79600-H04, and C79600-H04 is harder (185 HB vs 105 HB). C79600-O61 runs hotter in service (200°C vs 150°C continuous) and C79600-O61 conducts electricity better (9 % IACS vs 7.5 % IACS). On the shop floor, C79600-H04 machines more easily (very good vs good).
C79600-H04Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
C79600-O61Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
C79600-H04 vs C79600-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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
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: Shear Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 115 GPa16.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.52 g/cm³0.31 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 875°C1,607 °F · Liquidus Temperature 925°C1,697 °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 380 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 18 µm/m·K10 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 175 J/g75.2 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
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 70 / 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) 4.2 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 250 L/kg30 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.
C79600-H04 vs C79600-O61 — frequently asked
Is C79600-H04 stronger than C79600-O61?
Yes. C79600-H04 has a typical yield strength of 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) against 165 MPa (23.9 ksi) for C79600-O61 — about 191% more. Tensile strength is 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 400 MPa (58 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H04 or O61?
H02 is the default C79600 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, C79600-H04 or C79600-O61?
C79600-H04. Its machinability rates very good (72/100) against good (62/100) for C79600-O61.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C79600-H04 and C79600-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.