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

ConstituentMinMaxTypicalNote
Cu99.999.95
O0.020.040.03

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Properties and conditions

Engineering properties

PropertyValueUnitCondition
Density8.94g/cm³Representative; verify product form and condition
Electrical conductivity~100–101% IACSannealed
Thermal conductivity~388W/m·KRepresentative; verify product form and condition
Yield strength~70–300MPatemper dependent
Tensile strength~220–380MPaRepresentative; verify product form and condition
Formabilityexcellentannealed

Conditions

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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

SystemDesignationNote
UNSC11000
ASTMB152 / B187product dependent

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Sources and context

Sources

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.