Copper Alloy Cu-FRHC-H06 vs Cu-FRHC-H10
Copper Alloy · Cu-FRHC temper comparison
Cu-FRHC-H06 and Cu-FRHC-H10 are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, Cu-FRHC: H06 (extra hard) versus H10 (extra spring hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Cu-FRHC-H10 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 365 MPa (52.9 ksi) against 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) for Cu-FRHC-H06, about 11% more; tensile strength follows at 395 MPa (57.3 ksi) vs 365 MPa (52.9 ksi). In exchange, Cu-FRHC-H06 is the more ductile: elongation 5% versus 4% for Cu-FRHC-H10, and Cu-FRHC-H10 is harder (105 HB vs 97 HB).
Cu-FRHC-H06Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Cu-FRHC-H10Choose it when strength drives the design.
Cu-FRHC-H06 vs Cu-FRHC-H10: 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
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 120 GPa17.4 Msi · Shear Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 140 GPa20.3 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.91 g/cm³0.32 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,065°C1,949 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,083°C1,981 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 385 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 17 µm/m·K9.4 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 205 J/g88.1 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 150°C302 °F · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.2 V · Corrosion Resistance 65 / 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 %) 30% · Weldability 25 / 100 · Castability 55 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 95 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 53 MJ/kg22,786 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.8 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 250 L/kg30 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 50%
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.
Cu-FRHC-H06 vs Cu-FRHC-H10 — frequently asked
Is Cu-FRHC-H10 stronger than Cu-FRHC-H06?
Yes. Cu-FRHC-H10 has a typical yield strength of 365 MPa (52.9 ksi) against 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) for Cu-FRHC-H06 — about 11% more. Tensile strength is 395 MPa (57.3 ksi) vs 365 MPa (52.9 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H06 or H10?
O60 is the default Cu-FRHC condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H06 nor H10). 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 Cu-FRHC-H06 over Cu-FRHC-H10?
Pick Cu-FRHC-H06 when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick Cu-FRHC-H10 when strength drives the design.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Cu-FRHC-H06 and Cu-FRHC-H10 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.