The following data is provided for informational purposes only. It was provided with permission by the Copper Development Association at www.copper.org.
Last Update: Feb 21, 2005
Chemical Composition (%max., unless shown as range or min.)
| Cu(1X2) | P | |
| Min./Max. | 99.99 min | .005–.012 |
| Nominal | – | – |
(1) Cu is determined by the difference between the impurity total and 100%.
(2) Cu value includes Ag.
(3) In troy ounce: Min = 25, Max = 0and Nom = 0
Note: 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.
Applicable Specifications
| Product | Specification |
| Bands, Projectile Rotating | MILITARY MIL–B–20292 |
| Bar | ASTM B187, B152 |
| Brazing Filler Metal | FEDERAL QQ–B–650 |
| Nipples | ASTM B687 |
| Pipe | ASTM B42, B698 |
| Plate | ASTM B152 |
| Plate, Clad | ASTM B432 |
| Shapes | ASTM B187 |
| Sheet | ASTM B152 |
| Strip | ASTM B272, B152 |
| Tube | ASTM B698 |
| Tube, Capillary | ASTM B360 |
| Tube, Coils | ASTM B743 |
| Tube, Condenser | ASTM B111 |
| Tube, Finned | ASTM B359 |
| Tube, Seamless | ASTM B641, B75 MILITARY MIL–T–24107 |
| Tube, Seamless Bright Annealed | ASTM B68 |
| Tube, U–Bend | ASTM B395 |
| Tube, Welded | ASTM B716, B641, B543, B447 |
| Wire, Flat | ASTM B272 |
Common Fabrication Processes
Blanking, Coining, Coppersmithing, Drawing, Etching, Forming and Bending, Heading and Upsetting, Hot Forging and Pressing, Hot Forging and Pressing, Piercing and Punching, Piercing and Punching, Roll Threading and Knurling, Roll Threading and Knurling, Shearing, Spinning, Squeezing and Swaging, Stamping
Fabrication Properties
| Joining Technique | Suitability |
| Soldering | Excellent |
| Brazing | Excellent |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Good |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Excellent |
| 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 |
Physical Properties
| US Customary | Metric | |
| Melting Point – Liquidus | 1981 F | 1083 C |
| Melting Point – Solidus | 1981 F | 1083 C |
| Density | 0.323 lb/in3 at 68 F | 8.94 gm/cm3 @ 20 C |
| Specific Gravity | 8.94 | 8.94 |
| Electrical Resistivity | 11.3 ohms–cmil/ft @ 68 F | 1.88 microhm–cm @ 20 C |
| Electrical Conductivity | 92 %IACS @ 68 F | 0.538 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 202.0 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2·oF)at 68F | 349.6 W/m · oK at 20 C |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 9.4 ·10–6 per oF (68–212 F) | 16.9 ·10–6 per oC (20–100 C) |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 9.6 ·10–6 per oF (68–392 F) | 17.3 ·10–6 per oC (20–200 C) |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 9.8 ·10–6 per oF (68–572 F) | 17.6 ·10–6 per oC (20–300 C) |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.092 Btu/lb/oF at 68 F | 393.5 J/kg · oK at 293 K |
| Modulas of Elasticity in Tension | 17000 ksi | 117000 MPa |
| Modulus of Rigidity | 6400 ksi | 44130 MPa |
*Volume and weight basis, minimum value.
Tempers Most Commonly Used
| Flat Products | |
| BAR, DRAWN | H04, O60 |
| BAR, ROLLED | H04, O60 |
| PLATE | H00, H02, M20 |
| SHEET | H00, H01, H02, H04, OS025 |
| STRIP, ROLLED | H00, H01, H02, H04, H06, H08, OS025 |
| Other | |
| PIPE | H04, H58 |
| ROD | H00, H04 |
| TUBE | H55, H58, H80, O60, OS025 |
Typical Uses
Automotive
Oil Lines, Hydraulic Lines, Gasoline Lines, Oil Coolers, Air Lines, Thermostats
Building
Plumbing Tube, Oil Burner Tubes, Heater Units, Heater Lines, Gas Lines and Units, Plumbing Pipe
Consumer
Refrigerators, Air Conditioners
Electrical
Thermostatic Control Tubing, Clad Products, Commutators
Industrial
Kettles, Heat Exchanger Tubes, Paper Lines, Steam Lines, Water Lines, Tanks, Gage Lines, Rotating Bands, Condenser Tubes, Brewery Tubes, Refrigerators, Air Conditioning Tubing, Pulp Lines, Plate for Welded Continuous Cast Molds, Distiller Tubes, Dairy Tubes
Plumbing
Plumbing Fittings
