Metals & alloys · Copper alloys
C11000 electrolytic tough-pitch copper
The standard high-conductivity commercial copper for electrical conductors, busbars, heat exchangers and general fabricated copper products.
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Overview
- Material class
- Metals & alloys
- Category
- Copper alloys
- Family
- High-Conductivity Copper
- Product forms
- Sheet/plate, Bar/rod
Composition
| Constituent | Min | Max | Typical | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cu | 99.9 | 99.95 | ||
| O | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
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Properties and conditions
Engineering properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 8.94 | g/cm³ | Representative; verify product form and condition |
| Electrical conductivity | ~100–101 | % IACS | annealed |
| Thermal conductivity | ~388 | W/m·K | Representative; verify product form and condition |
| Yield strength | ~70–300 | MPa | temper dependent |
| Tensile strength | ~220–380 | MPa | Representative; verify product form and condition |
| Formability | excellent | annealed |
Conditions
Representative supplied condition
Condition not fully specified in the source record.
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Processing and use
Processing
- Product form, thermal history and manufacturing route materially affect performance.
Applications
- Busbars
- Electrical conductors
- Heat exchangers
- Roofing
Selection considerations
- Use the current governing standard and supplier certification for design or procurement.
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Standards and related materials
Standards and designations
| System | Designation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| UNS | C11000 | |
| ASTM | B152 / B187 | product dependent |
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Sources and context
Sources
- ASM International and public alloy designation referencesIdentity reference
Confirm the applicable specification, product form and condition before using values for design or procurement.
Supply and sustainability
Availability and lead time depend on grade, product form, certification and regional supply chain.
Segregated recovery and closed-loop recycling improve material efficiency where practical.