Copper Alloy CuAg0.04-H06 vs CuAg0.04-M
Copper Alloy · CuAg0.04 temper comparison
CuAg0.04-H06 and CuAg0.04-M are two conditions of the same copper alloy grade, CuAg0.04: H06 (extra hard) versus M (thermomechanically controlled processed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. CuAg0.04-H06 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 345 MPa (50 ksi) against 60 MPa (8.7 ksi) for CuAg0.04-M, about 5.8 times as much; tensile strength follows at 385 MPa (55.8 ksi) vs 180 MPa (26.1 ksi). In exchange, CuAg0.04-M is the more ductile: elongation 35% versus 5% for CuAg0.04-H06, and CuAg0.04-H06 is harder (112 HB vs 42 HB). CuAg0.04-H06 is stiffer (122 GPa vs 110 GPa). On the shop floor, CuAg0.04-H06 machines more easily (30 vs 20 out of 100).
CuAg0.04-H06Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
CuAg0.04-MChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
CuAg0.04-H06 vs CuAg0.04-M: 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 45 GPa6.5 Msi · Bulk Modulus 140 GPa20.3 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34 · Reduction in Area 45%
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.94 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) 17.1 µm/m·K9.5 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 205 J/g88.1 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °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
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Castability 45 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 92 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 57 MJ/kg24,506 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.9 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 280 L/kg33.6 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 35%
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.
CuAg0.04-H06 vs CuAg0.04-M — frequently asked
Is CuAg0.04-H06 stronger than CuAg0.04-M?
Yes. CuAg0.04-H06 has a typical yield strength of 345 MPa (50 ksi) against 60 MPa (8.7 ksi) for CuAg0.04-M — about 5.8 times as much. Tensile strength is 385 MPa (55.8 ksi) vs 180 MPa (26.1 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H06 or M?
H04 is the default CuAg0.04 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H06 nor M). 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, CuAg0.04-H06 or CuAg0.04-M?
CuAg0.04-H06, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 30/100 against 20/100 for CuAg0.04-M; for welding the order is CuAg0.04-M first (fair, 35/100) then CuAg0.04-H06 (poor, 30/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in CuAg0.04-H06 and CuAg0.04-M 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.