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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1,2,3) Ag(4) O
(1) This is a high conductivity copper which has, in the annealed condition a minimum conductivity of 100% IACS except for Alloy C10100 which has a minimum conductivity of 101% IACS.
(2) Cu value includes Ag.
(3) Cu is determined by the difference between the impurity total and 100%.
(4) Ag 0.034% min is the equivelant of, Ag 10 Troy Oz min.
Min (%) 99.95 0.034
Max (%) 0.001
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)
YS-0.5% Ext
(ksi)
Elongation
(%)
Rockwell B scale Rockwell F scale Rockwell 30T scale Shear Strength
(ksi)
Section Size
(in)
Cold Work
(%)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).
Flat Products 1/2 Hard H02 42 Typ
36 Typ
14 Typ
40 Typ
84 Typ
50 Typ
26 Typ
0.04
1/4 Hard H01 38 Typ
30 Typ
25 Typ
25 Typ
70 Typ
36 Typ
25 Typ
0.04
1/4 Hard H01 38 Typ
30 Typ
35 Typ
25 Typ
70 Typ
25 Typ
0.25
1/8 Hard H00 36 Typ
28 Typ
40 Typ
10 Typ
60 Typ
25 Typ
0.25
1/8 Hard H00 36 Typ
28 Typ
30 Typ
10 Typ
60 Typ
25 Typ
25 Typ
0.04
As Hot Rolled M20 34 Typ
10 Typ
45 Typ
45 Typ
23 Typ
0.04
As Hot Rolled M20 32 Typ
10 Typ
50 Typ
40 Typ
22 Typ
0.25
Extra Spring H10 57 Typ
53 Typ
4 Typ
62 Typ
95 Typ
64 Typ
29 Typ
0.04
Hard H04 50 Typ
45 Typ
12 Typ
50 Typ
90 Typ
28 Typ
0.25
Hard H04 45 Typ
40 Typ
20 Typ
45 Typ
85 Typ
26 Typ
1
Hard H04 50 Typ
45 Typ
6 Typ
50 Typ
90 Typ
57 Typ
28 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm OS025 34 Typ
11 Typ
45 Typ
45 Typ
23 Typ
0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 32 Typ
10 Typ
50 Typ
40 Typ
22 Typ
0.25
Spring H08 55 Typ
50 Typ
4 Typ
60 Typ
94 Typ
63 Typ
29 Typ
0.04
Rod As Hot Rolled M20 32 Typ
10 Typ
55 Typ
40 Typ
22 Typ
1
Hard H04 55 Typ
50 Typ
10 Typ
60 Typ
94 Typ
29 Typ
0.25 40
Hard H04 45 Typ
40 Typ
20 Typ
45 Typ
85 Typ
26 Typ
2 16
Hard H04 48 Typ
44 Typ
16 Typ
47 Typ
87 Typ
27 Typ
1 35
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 32 Typ
10 Typ
55 Typ
40 Typ
22 Typ
1
Shapes As Hot Extruded M30 32 Typ
10 Typ
50 Typ
40 Typ
22 Typ
0.5
As Hot Rolled M20 32 Typ
10 Typ
50 Typ
40 Typ
22 Typ
0.5
Hard H04 40 Typ
32 Typ
30 Typ
35 Typ
26 Typ
0.5 15
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 32 Typ
10 Typ
50 Typ
40 Typ
22 Typ
0.5
Tube Hard Drawn H80 55 Typ
50 Typ
8 Typ
60 Typ
95 Typ
62 Typ
29 Typ
0.065 40
Light Drawn, Light Cold Rolled H55 40 Typ
32 Typ
25 Typ
35 Typ
77 Typ
45 Typ
26 Typ
0.065 15
Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm OS025 34 Typ
11 Typ
45 Typ
45 Typ
23 Typ
0.065
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 32 Typ
10 Typ
45 Typ
40 Typ
22 Typ
0.065
Wire Hard H04 55 Typ
1.5 Typ
29 Typ
0.08
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 35 Typ
35 Typ
24 Typ
0.08
Spring H08 66 Typ
1.5 Typ
33 Typ
0.08
Physical Properties
(1)Volume and weight basis.
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1981
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1981
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.323
Specific Gravity 8.94
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 100 (1)
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 224
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-21210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 212°F) 9.4
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-39210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 392°F) 9.6
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) 9.8
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.092
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 17000
Modulus of Rigidityksi 6400
Fabrication Properties
Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding Fair
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Good
Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended
Spot Weld Not Recommended
Seam Weld Not Recommended
Butt Weld Good
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Excellent
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Excellent
Forgeability Rating 65
Machinability Rating 20
Common Fabrication Processes
  • Blanking
  • Coining
  • Coppersmithing
  • Drawing
  • Etching
  • Forming and Bending
  • Heading and Upsetting
  • Hot Forging and Pressing
  • Piercing and Punching
  • Roll Threading and Knurling
  • Shearing
  • Spinning
  • Squeezing and Swaging
  • Stamping
Thermal Properties
Treatment Minimum* Maximum*
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.
Annealing 900 1400
Hot Working Temperature 1400 1600
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Automotive Gaskets Forming Characteristics Formability
Gaskets Mechanical Properties Ductility
Gaskets Pressure Tight Pressure Tight
Radiators Brazing Characteristics Brazability
Radiators Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Radiators Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Radiators Mechanical Properties Creep Resistance
Radiators Solderability Solderability
Electrical Busbars Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Busbars Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Busbars Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Busbars Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening vs. C10400
Busbars Solderability Solderability
Busbars Welding Characteristics Weldability
Commutator Segments Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Commutator Segments Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Commutator Segments Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Commutator Segments Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening vs. C10400
Commutator Segments Solderability Solderability
Commutator Segments Welding Characteristics Weldability
Conductivity Wire Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Conductivity Wire Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Conductivity Wire Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Conductors Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Conductors Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Conductors Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Conductors Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening vs. C10400
Conductors Solderability Solderability
Conductors Welding Characteristics Weldability
Contacts Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Contacts Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Contacts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Contacts Solderability Solderability
Printed Circuit Foil Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Printed Circuit Foil Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Printed Circuit Foil Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Printed Circuit Foil Solderability Solderability
Radio Parts Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Radio Parts Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Radio Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Radio Parts Solderability Solderability
Switches Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Switches Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Switches Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Switches Solderability Solderability
Terminal Connectors Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Terminal Connectors Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Terminal Connectors Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Terminal Connectors Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Terminal Connectors Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening vs. C10400
Terminal Connectors Solderability Solderability
Terminal Connectors Welding Characteristics Weldability
Windings Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Windings Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Windings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Windings Mechanical Properties Creep Resistance
Windings Solderability Solderability
Industrial Applications Requiring Brazing in Hydrogen Atmosphere Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Applications Requiring Brazing in Hydrogen Atmosphere Corrosion Resistance Hydrogen Embrittlement Resistance
Chemical Process Equipment Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Chemical Process Equipment Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Chemical Process Equipment Mechanical Properties Creep Resistance
Clad Metals Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Clad Metals Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Clad Metals Mechanical Properties Very High Strength
Heat Exchanger Tube Brazing Characteristics Brazability
Heat Exchanger Tube Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Heat Exchanger Tube Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Heat Exchanger Tube Softening Resistance Resistance to Thermal Softening
Printing Rolls Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Printing Rolls Forming Characteristics Formability
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
ASTM B224 Standard Classification of Coppers
ASTM B577 Detection of Cuperous Oxide (Hydrogen Embrittlement Susceptibility) in Copper
Bus Bar, Rod and Shapes, General Purpose, same Bus Bar ASTM B187/B187M COPPER BUS BAR, ROD AND SHAPES AND GENERAL PURPOSE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
ASME SB187 COPPER BUS BAR, ROD AND SHAPES AND GENERAL PURPOSE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
Pipe Bus Bar ASTM B188 SEAMLESS COPPER BUS PIPE AND TUBE
Refinery Shapes ASTM B170 OXYGEN-FREE ELECTROLYTIC COPPER-REFINERY SHAPES
Sheet ASTM B506 COPPER CLAD STAINLESS STEEL SHEET AND STRIP FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Sheet, Strip, Roller Bar & Plate ASME SB152 COPPER SHEET, STRIP, PLATE, AND ROLLED BAR
ASTM B152/B152M COPPER SHEET, STRIP, PLATE AND ROLLED BAR
Strip ASTM B506 COPPER CLAD STAINLESS STEEL SHEET AND STRIP FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Tube Bus Bar ASTM B188 SEAMLESS COPPER BUS PIPE AND TUBE
Wire Hard Drawn FEDERAL QQ-W-343 WIRE, ELECTRICAL (UNINSULATED)
Soft FEDERAL QQ-W-343 WIRE, ELECTRICAL (UNINSULATED)
ASTM B355 NICKEL-COATED SOFT OR ANNEALED COPPER WIRE
ASTM B298 SILVER-COATED SOFT OR ANNEALED COPPER WIRE
Hard Drawn ASTM B1 HARD-DRAWN COPPER WIRE
ASTM B246 TINNED HARD-DRAWN AND MEDIUM HARD-DRAWN COPPER WIRE FOR ELECTRICAL PURPOSES
Soft ASTM B3 SOFT OR ANNEALED COPPER WIRE
Hard Drawn ASTM B2 MEDIUM-HARD DRAWN COPPER WIRE
ASTM B272 COPPER FLAT PRODUCTS WITH FINISHED (ROLLED OR DRAWN) EDGES (FLAT WIRE AND STRIP)
Hard Drawn FEDERAL QQ-W-343 WIRE, ELECTRICAL (UNINSULATED)
ASTM B189 LEAD-COATED AND LEAD ALLOY COATED SOFT COPPER WIRE FOR ELECTRICAL PURPOSES
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.