C11000 Electrolytic Tough Pitch (ETP)

Spec Equivalents: CDA 110 ETP, ASTM B124, ASTM B152, ASTM B187, ASTM B188, ASTM B272

The electrolytic tough pitch copper is the copper with high thermal and electrical conductivity. The products manufactured using this copper possess good corrosion resistance and soldering ability. The inherited fabrication qualities of the copper allows it to bend, drilled, soldered, riveted and to be fit in to almost any design specifications. This variant of copper has excellent hot workability.

Applications:

• Electrical Industry
• Telecommunications Industry
• Architectural Industry
• Antimicrobial Applications

Equivelent Specifications:

End Product	Specification
Bands, Projectile Rotating	MILITARY MIL-B-20292
Bar	ASME SB133, ASTM B152, SAE J461, J463
Bar, Bus	ASTM B187
Bar, Forging	ASTM B124
Bolts	ASTM F468
Brazing Filler Metal	FEDERAL QQ-B-650
Foil, Printed Circuits	ASTM B451
For, Forging	ASTM B124
Forgings, Die	ASTM B283
Nuts	ASTM F467
Pipe, Bus	ASTM B188
Plate	AMS 4500, ASTM B152, SAE J461, J463
Rod	ASME SB133, MILITARY MIL-C-12166, SAE J461, J463
Rod, Bus	ASTM B187
Screws	ASTM F468
Shapes	SAE J461, J463
Shapes, Bus	ASTM B187
Shapes, Forging	ASTM B124
Sheet	AMS 4500, ASTM B152, B694, SAE J463, J461
Sheet, Building Construction	ASTM B370
Sheet, Clad	ASTM B506
Sheet, Lead Coated	ASTM B101
Sheet, Printed Circuits	ASTM B451
Strip	AMS 4500, ASTM B694, B152, SAE J463, J461
Strip, Building Construction	ASTM B370
Strip, Clad	ASTM B506
Strip, Printed Circuits	ASTM B451
Studs	ASTM F468
Tube, Bus	ASTM B188
Tube, Welded	ASTM B447
Wire, Coated With Lead Alloy	ASTM B189
Wire, Coated With Nickel	ASTM B355
Wire, Coated With Silver	ASTM B298
Wire, Coated With Tin	ASTM B246, B33
Wire, Flat	AMS 4500, ASTM B272
Wire, Hard Drawn	ASTM B1, FEDERAL QQ-W-343
Wire, Medium-Hard Drawn	ASTM B2, FEDERAL QQ-W-343
Wire, Metallizing	MILITARY MIL-W-6712
Wire, Soft	ASTM B3, B738, B48, FEDERAL QQ-W-343, SAE J461, J463
Wire, Stranded	ASTM B8, B496, B470, B286, B229, B226, B174, B173, B172, FEDERAL QQ-B-575
Wire, Trolley	ASTM B47, B116

Chemical Composition:

	Cu	O
Min/Max	99.90 min
Nominals	-	0.04

Fabrication:

Joining Technique	Suitability
Brazing	Good
Butt Weld	Good
Capacity for Being Cold Worked	Excellent
Capacity for Being Hot Formed	Excellent
Coated Metal Arc Welding	Not Recommended
Forgeability Rating	65
Gas Sheilded Arc Welding	Fair
Machinability rating	20
Oxyacetylene Welding	Not Recommended
Seam Weld	Not Recommended
Soldering	Excellent
Spot Weld	Not Recommended

Physical Properties:

Product Property	US Customary	Metric
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	9.4 · 10 6? per °F (68-212 F)	16.9 · 10 6? per °C (20-100 C)
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	9.6 · 10 6? per °F (68-392 F)	17.3 · 10 6? per °C (20-200 C)
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	9.8 · 10 6? per °F (68-572 F)	17.6 · 10 6? per °C (20-300 C)
Density	0.322 lb/in3 @ 68 F	8.91 gm/cm3 @ 20 C
Electrical Conductivity	101%IACS @ 68 F	0.591 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C
Electrical Resistivity	10.3 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F	1.71 microhm-cm @ 20 C
Melting Point Liquid US	1981 F	1083 C
Melting Point Solid US	1949 F	1065 C
Modulas of Elasticity in Tension	17000 ksi	117000 MPa
Modulas of Rigidity	6400 ksi	44130 MPa
Specific Gravity	8.91	8.91
Specific Heat Capacity	0.092 Btu/lb/°F at 68 F	393.5 J/kg · °K at 293 K
Thermal Conductivity	226.0 Btu · ft/(hr · Ft2 · °F) at 68 F	391.1W/m · °K at 20 C

Sizes Available:

HOLLOW RODS	Min Bore Size 20 mm and Max OD 100 mm
ROUND RODS	8mm To 100 mm
HEX	10mm To 60mm
SQUARE	10mm To 60mm
FLAT	10mm Min Thickness and max Width 120mm
BILLETS	Up to 200 mm
INGOTS	As per Specification

Spec Equivalents: RWMA Class III

The C18000 Copper Chromium Nickel Silicon is the copper base alloy which is heat treatable, high in strength and conductivity. The properties of this alloy can fairly be obtained after its heat treatment. The alloy is rich on properties like high hardness, strength and wear resistance with relatively high electrical and thermal conductivity.

Applications:

• Resistance Welding Tips, Wheels and Fixtures
• Stud Welding Collets and Tips
• Sprue Bushing
• Cavities for Injection Molds
• Hot runner Systems for Injection Molds
• Welding Dies for Wire and Flash
• Blow Pins
• Pinch Offs
• Mold Cavities for Bold Molds
• Blow Pins
• Pinch Offs
• Mold Cavities for Bold Molds
• Cores, Core and Ejector Pins for Injection Molds
• Plunger Tips for Metal Die Casting Machines
• Heat Sink Inserts in Steel Plastic Molds

Chemical Composition:

	Cr	Cu	Fe	Ni	Si
Min/Max	0.10 - 0.8	Rem	0.15	1.8 - 3.0	0.4 - 0.8
Nominals	0.45	-	-	2.4	0.6

Physical Properties:

Product Property	US Customary	Metric
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	9.7 ppm/°F (17.5 ppm/°C)
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
Density	.318 lb/in3 (8.81 g/cm3)
Electrical Conductivity	45% IACS (26 MS/m) minimum
Electrical Resistivity
Melting Point Liquid US
Melting Point Solid US	1900°F (1040°C)
Modulas of Elasticity in Tension	18.5x106 psi (128 GPa)
Modulas of Rigidity
Specific Gravity
Specific Heat Capacity	at 70°F (20°C) - 0.092 BTU/lb °F (385 J/kg K)
Thermal Conductivity	at 212°F (100°C) - 120 BTU/hr ft °F (208 W/m K)

Sizes Available:

HOLLOW RODS	Min Bore Size 20 mm and Max OD 100 mm
ROUND RODS	8mm To 100 mm
HEX	10mm To 60mm
SQUARE	10mm To 60mm
FLAT	10mm Min Thickness and max Width 120mm
BILLETS	Up to 200 mm
INGOTS	As per Specification

Spec Equivalents: RWMA Class II

The C18150 Copper Chromium Zirconium is the copper alloy that is less sticky and resist deformation in comparison to other copper chromium alloys. The alloy is mainly used in cap style resistance welding electrodes and is highly recommended for cold as well as hot rolled spot and seam welding.

Applications:

• Consumer Applications : Pencil-type & Light Soldering Guns: Tips, Rod Extensions
• Electrical Applications : Resistance Welding Electrodes
• Industrial Applications : Welding Electrodes, Welding Wheels, Tips and Rod Extensions

Chemical Composition:

	Cr	Cu	Zr
Min/Max	0.5 - 1.5	Rem	0.05 - 0.25
Nominals	1	98.9	0.1

Fabrication:

Joining Technique	Suitability
Machinability Rating	20

Physical Properties:

Product Property	US Customary	Metric
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	9.5 ·10-6 per oF (68-572 F)	16.45 · 10 6? per °C (20-200 C)
Density	0.321 lb/in3 @ 68 F	8.89 gm/cm3 @ 20 C
Electrical Conductivity	80 %IACS @ 68 F	0.464 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C
Melting Point Liquid US	1976 F	1080 C
Melting Point Solid US	1958 F	1070 C
Modulas of Elasticity in Tension	17000 ksi	117200 MPa
Specific Gravity	8.89	8.89
Thermal Conductivity	187.0 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2 ·°F) @ 68 F	323.9 W/m · °K at 20 C

Sizes Available:

HOLLOW RODS	Min Bore Size 20 mm and Max OD 100 mm
ROUND RODS	8mm To 100 mm
HEX	10mm To 60mm
SQUARE	10mm To 60mm
FLAT	10mm Min Thickness and max Width 120mm
BILLETS	Up to 200 mm
INGOTS	As per Specification

Spec Equivalents: RWMA Class II

The C18200 Chromium Copper is high on conductivity copper alloy that have properties for both cold as well as heat treatment. The alloy is high in strength and hardness and is resistant towards softening at high temperatures. The alloy is mainly used for electrical welding applications where deformation resistance is required at high temperatures.

Applications:

• Consumer Applications : Pencil-type & Light Soldering Guns: Tips, Rod Extensions
• Electrical Applications : Switch Contacts, Electric Motor and Generator Components, Contacts, Wire, High Temperature, Semi Conductor Bases, Parts for Electronic Devices, Cable, Connectors, Thermal Conductors Requiring Greater Strength than Copper, Switch Gears, Electrical Connectors, Electrical Conductors Requiring Greater Strength than Copper, Arcing and Bridging Parts, Circuit Breaker Parts, Electron Tube Grid Side Rods
• Industrial Applications : Seam Welding Wheels, Electrode Holder Jaws, Flash Welding Electrodes, Plastic Mold Components, Resistance Welding Machine Electrodes, Flash Welding Electrodes, Current Carrying Shafts and Arms, Wear Plates on Heavy Equipment, Heat Sinks, Structural Parts, Spot Welding Tips, Molds

Specifications:

End Product	Specification
Bar	MILITARY MIL-C-19311
Forgins	MILITARY MIL-C-19311
Rod	MILITARY MIL-C-19311
Strip	MILITARY MIL-C-19311
Wire, Soft	ASTM F9

Chemical Composition:

	Cr	Cu	Fe	Pb	Si
Min/Max	0.6 - 1.2	Rem	0.1	0.05	0.1
Nominals	0.9	99.1	-	-	-

Fabrication:

Joining Technique	Suitability
Brazing	Good
Butt Weld	Fair
Capacity for Being Cold Worked	Excellent
Capacity for Being Hot Formed	Good
Coated Metal Arc Welding	Not Recommended
Forgeability Rating	80
Gas Sheilded Arc Welding	Good
Machinability rating	20
Oxyacetylene Welding	Not Recommended
Seam Weld	Not Recommended
Soldering	Good
Spot Weld	Not Recommended

Physical Properties:

Product Property	US Customary	Metric
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	9.8 · 10 6? per °F (68-212 F)	17.6 · 10 6? per °C (20-300 C)
Density	0.321 lb/in3 @ 68 F	8.89 gm/cm3 @ 20 C
Electrical Conductivity	80 %IACS @ 68 F	0.468 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C
Electrical Resistivity	13.0 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F	2.16 microhm-cm @ 20 C
Melting Point Liquid US	1967 F	1075 C
Melting Point Solid US	1958 F	1070 C
Modulas of Elasticity in Tension	17000 ksi	117000 MPa
Modulas of Rigidity	7200 ksi	49640 MPa
Specific Gravity	8.89	8.89
Specific Heat Capacity	0.092 Btu/lb/°F @ 68 F	385.5 J/kg · °K at 293 K
Thermal Conductivity	187.0 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2 ·°F) @ 68 F	323.6 W/m · °K at 20 C

Sizes Available:

HOLLOW RODS	Min Bore Size 20 mm and Max OD 100 mm
ROUND RODS	8mm To 100 mm
HEX	10mm To 60mm
SQUARE	10mm To 60mm
FLAT	10mm Min Thickness and max Width 120mm
BILLETS	Up to 200 mm
INGOTS	As per Specification