Copper
Copper is a reddish-brown metal known for its excellent electrical and thermal conductivity. It is widely used in electrical wiring, plumbing, and heating systems due to its ability to efficiently conduct electricity and heat. Copper is also highly resistant to corrosion, making it ideal for use in marine, industrial, and outdoor applications. Its malleability allows it to be easily shaped into wires, pipes, and other components. Copper alloys, like bronze and brass, offer enhanced strength, wear resistance, and aesthetic appeal. The metal is also antimicrobial, which makes it ideal for use in healthcare environments and water systems. Copper is a valuable material, both for its utility in various industries and its recycling capabilities.
Aluminum Grades Available
| ISO Designation | British Standard | CEN Number | ASTM Equivalent | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cu-ETP1 | C100 | CW003A | Electrolytically refined higher purity copper | |
| Cu-ETP | C101 | CW003A | C11000 | Electrolytic, tough pitch high conductivity |
| CuAg(0.04) | C101 | CW011A | Silver bearing copper | |
| CuAg(0.07) | CW012A | Silver bearing copper | ||
| CuAg(0.10) | CW013A | Silver bearing copper | ||
| Cu-FRHC | C102 | CW005A | C11020 | Fire refined, tough pitch, high-conductivity |
| Cu-HCP | CW021A | High conductivity phosphorus deoxidised | ||
| Cu-DLP | CW023A | C12000 | Low phosphorus deoxidised copper | |
| Cu-FRTP | C104 | CW006A | C12500 | Tough pitch, non-arsenical copper |
| CuAs | C105 | Tough pitch arsenical copper | ||
| Cu-DHP | C106 | CW024A | C12200 | Phosphorus deoxidised non-arsenical |
| CuAsP | C107 | C14200 | Phosphorus deoxidised arsenical copper | |
| CuAg(0.04P) | CW014A | Silver bearing deoxidised copper | ||
| CuAg(0.07P) | CW015A | Silver bearing deoxidised copper | ||
| CuAg(0.10P) | CW016A | Silver bearing deoxidised copper | ||
| Cu-OF | C103 | CW008A | C10200 | Oxygen free, high conductivity copper |
| Cu-OFE | C110 | CW009A | C10100 | Oxygen free, high conductivity copper |
| CuCd1 | C108 | C16200 | Copper-cadmium | |
| CuCr1 | CC101 | CW105C | C18200 | Copper-chromium |
| CuCr1Zr | CC102 | CW106C | Copper-chromium-zirconium | |
| CuNi1Si | CW109C | C191010 | Copper-nickel-silicon | |
| CuNi2Si | CC102 | CW111C | C70250 | Copper-nickel-silicon |
| CuNi3Si | CW112C | C70320 | Copper-nickel-silicon | |
| CuNi4AlSi | Copper-nickel aluminum silicon | |||
| CuNiP | C113 | CW108C | Copper-nickel-phosphorus | |
| CuBe2 | CB101 | CW101C | C17200 | Copper-beryllium |
| CuBe2Pb | CW102C | C17300 | Leaded copper-beryllium | |
| CuNi2Be | CW110C | C17510 | Copper-nickel-beryllium | |
| CuCo2Be | C112 | CW104C | C17500 | Copper-cobalt-beryllium |
| CuCo1Ni1Be | CW103C | Copper-cobalt-beryllium | ||
| CuZr | CW120C | C15000 | Copper-zirconium | |
| CuSi2Mn | CW115C | C65100 | Copper-silicon | |
| CuSi3Mn1 | CS101 | CW116C | C65500 | Copper-silicon |
| CuTeP | C109 | CW118C | C14500 | Copper-tellurium |
| CuSP | C111 | CW114C | C14700 | Copper-sulfur |
| CuPb1P | CW113C | C18700 | Copper-lead | |
| CuZn0.5 | CW119C | Copper-zinc | ||
| Cu-G | HCC1 | CS040A | High conductivity copper | |
| G-CuSn | Copper with small additions | |||
| CuCr1-G | CC1-TF | CS140C | Copper-chromium | |
| G-CuNiP | Copper-nickel-phosphorus | |||
| G-CuNi2Si | Copper-nickel-silicon | |||
| G-CuCo2Be | Copper-cobalt-beryllium | |||
| G-CuBe | Copper-beryllium |