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Cu-OFE

Cu-ETP

Electrolytically refined and Oxygen Containing Copper.

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Description

Cu-ETP is an oxygen containing copper which has a very high electrical and thermal conductivity.
It has excellent forming properties.

ArchitectureAutomotiveBuilders HardwareBuildingConsumerElectricalFastenersIndustrial
Building Fronts
GasketsBall Floats
ScreeningChristmas OrnamentsBusbars
FastenersAnodes
DownspoutsRadiatorsButtsWire ScreeningConductors, ElectricalChemical Process Equipment
FlashingCotter PinsContactsChimney Cap Screens
GuttersNailsMagnet WireChlorine Cells
RoofingRivetsRadio PartsHeat Exchangers
Skylight FramesSoldering CopperStranded Kettles
SpoutingTacksConductorsPans
SwitchesPressure Vessels
Terminal ConnectorsPrinting Rolls
TerminalsRoad Bed Expansion Plates
Trolley WireRotating Bands
Wire, ElectricalVats

COMMON FABRICATION PROCESSES

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
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

 
Chemical Compositon Elements
Cu(1,2,3)
(1) Oxygen and trace elements may vary depending on the process.
(2) This is a high conductivity copper which has, in the annealed condition a minimum conductivity of 100% IACS.
(3) Cu value includes Ag.
Min (%) 99.90
Max (%)
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

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)		 Torsion Modulus
(ksi)		 Izod
(ft-lbs)		 Fatigue Strength**
(ksi)		 Ultimate Tensile Strength in Shear
(ksi)		 Section Size
(in)		 Cold Work
(%)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).** Fatigue Strength: 100 x 106 cycles, unless indicated as [N] x 106.
Flat Products 1/2 Hard H02 42 Typ 14 Typ 40 Typ 84 Typ 50 Typ 26 Typ 13 Typ 0.04
1/4 Hard H01 38 Typ 30 Typ 35 Typ 25 Typ 70 Typ 25 Typ 25 Typ 0.025
1/4 Hard H01 38 Typ 30 Typ 25 Typ 25 Typ 70 Typ 36 Typ 25 Typ 0.04
1/8 Hard H00 36 Typ 28 Typ 40 Typ 10 Typ 60 Typ 25 Typ 0.025
1/8 Hard H00 36 Typ 28 Typ 30 Typ 10 Typ 60 Typ 25 Typ 25 Typ 0.04
As Hot Rolled M20 32 Typ 10 Typ 50 Typ 40 Typ 22 Typ 0.025
As Hot Rolled M20 34 Typ 10 Typ 45 Typ 45 Typ 23 Typ 0.04
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 28 Typ 0.24
Hard H04 50 Typ 45 Typ 6 Typ 50 Typ 90 Typ 57 Typ 28 Typ 28 Typ 0.04
Hard H04 45 Typ 40 Typ 20 Typ 45 Typ 85 Typ 26 Typ 1
Hard H04 50 Typ 45 Typ 12 Typ 50 Typ 90 Typ 28 Typ 0.025
Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm OS025 34 Typ 11 Typ 45 Typ 45 Typ 23 Typ 11 Typ 0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 32 Typ 10 Typ 50 Typ 40 Typ 22 Typ 0.025
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 32 Typ 10 Typ 45 Typ 40 Typ 22 Typ 0.04
Spring H08 55 Typ 50 Typ 4 Typ 60 Typ 94 Typ 63 Typ 29 Typ 14 Typ 0.04
Rod As Hot Rolled M20 32 Typ 55 Typ 40 Typ 22 Typ 1
Hard H04 48 Typ 44 Typ 16 Typ 47 Typ 87 Typ 27 Typ 17 Typ 1 35
Hard H04 45 Typ 40 Typ 20 Typ 45 Typ 85 Typ 26 Typ 6.4 Typ 2 16
Hard H04 55 Typ 50 Typ 10 Typ 60 Typ 94 Typ 29 Typ 0.25 40
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 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 8 Typ 29 Typ 40
Hard Drawn H80 55 Typ 50 Typ 8 Typ 60 Typ 95 Typ 63 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

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Physical Properties
(1)Actual value .321 – .323.(2)Volume and weight basis.
Melting Point – Liquidus°F 1981
Melting Point – Solidus°F 1949
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.322 (1)
Specific Gravity 8.91
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 101 (2)
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 226
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

FABRICATION PROPERTIES

Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Good
Oxyacetylene Welding Not Recommended
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Fair
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
APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS

APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS

Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
ASTM B224 Standard Classification of Coppers
Bands Projectile Rotating MILITARY MIL-B-20292 BLANKS, ROTATING BAND, FOR PROJECTILES
Bar SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
ASTM B124/B124M COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
Bolts ASTM F468 NONFERROUS BOLTS, HEX CAP SCREWS, AND STUDS FOR GENERAL USE
Brazing Filler Metal FEDERAL QQ-B-650 BRAZING ALLOY, COPPER, COPPER-ZINC, AND COPPER-PHOSPHORUS
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
Die Forgings ASTM B283/B283M COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY DIE FORGINGS (HOT PRESSED)
Foil Printed Circuits ASTM B451 COPPER FOIL, STRIP AND SHEET FOR PRINTED CIRCUITS AND CARRIER TAPES
Forgings, Die (Hot Pressed) ASME SB283 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY DIE FORGINGS (HOT PRESSED)
Nuts ASTM F467 NONFERROUS NUTS FOR GENERAL USE
Pipe Bus Bar ASTM B188 SEAMLESS COPPER BUS PIPE AND TUBE
Plate SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
AMS 4500 COPPER SHEET, STRIP AND PLATE, SOFT ANNEALED
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
Rod SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
MILITARY MIL-C-12166 COPPER ROD FOR CRUSHER CYLINDERS OR PRESSURE CYLINDERS
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
Forgings ASTM B124/B124M COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
Screws ASTM F468 NONFERROUS BOLTS, HEX CAP SCREWS, AND STUDS FOR GENERAL USE
Shapes SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
ASTM B124/B124M COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
Sheet ASTM B694 COPPER, COPPER ALLOY AND COPPER-CLAD STAINLESS STEEL SHEET AND STRIP FOR ELECTRICAL CABLE SHIELDING
Building Construction ASTM B370 COPPER SHEET AND STRIP FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
AMS 4500 COPPER SHEET, STRIP AND PLATE, SOFT ANNEALED
SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
ASTM B506 COPPER CLAD STAINLESS STEEL SHEET AND STRIP FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Printed Circuits ASTM B451 COPPER FOIL, STRIP AND SHEET FOR PRINTED CIRCUITS AND CARRIER TAPES
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
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 SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
Building Construction ASTM B370 COPPER SHEET AND STRIP FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
ASTM B272 COPPER FLAT PRODUCTS WITH FINISHED (ROLLED OR DRAWN) EDGES (FLAT WIRE AND STRIP)
AMS 4500 COPPER SHEET, STRIP AND PLATE, SOFT ANNEALED
ASTM B506 COPPER CLAD STAINLESS STEEL SHEET AND STRIP FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
ASTM B694 COPPER, COPPER ALLOY AND COPPER-CLAD STAINLESS STEEL SHEET AND STRIP FOR ELECTRICAL CABLE SHIELDING
SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
Printed Circuits ASTM B451 COPPER FOIL, STRIP AND SHEET FOR PRINTED CIRCUITS AND CARRIER TAPES
Studs ASTM F468 NONFERROUS BOLTS, HEX CAP SCREWS, AND STUDS FOR GENERAL USE
Tube Bus Bar ASTM B188 SEAMLESS COPPER BUS PIPE AND TUBE
ASTM B447 WELDED COPPER TUBE
Wire Soft SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
Hard Drawn ASTM B2 MEDIUM-HARD DRAWN COPPER WIRE
ASTM B189 LEAD-COATED AND LEAD ALLOY COATED SOFT COPPER WIRE FOR ELECTRICAL PURPOSES
Soft FEDERAL QQ-W-343 WIRE, ELECTRICAL (UNINSULATED)
FEDERAL QQ-B-575 BRAID, WIRE (COPPER, TIN-COATED OR SILVER-COATED, TUBULAR OR FLAT)
Hard Drawn FEDERAL QQ-W-343 WIRE, ELECTRICAL (UNINSULATED)
ASTM B246 TINNED HARD-DRAWN AND MEDIUM HARD-DRAWN COPPER WIRE FOR ELECTRICAL PURPOSES
ASTM B355 NICKEL-COATED SOFT OR ANNEALED COPPER WIRE
ASTM B272 COPPER FLAT PRODUCTS WITH FINISHED (ROLLED OR DRAWN) EDGES (FLAT WIRE AND STRIP)
ASTM B226 CORED, ANNULAR, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED COPPER CONDUCTORS
Hard Drawn ASTM B1 HARD-DRAWN COPPER WIRE
Trolly ASTM B116 FIGURE 9 DEEP-SECTION GROOVED AND FIGURE 8 COPPER TROLLEY WIRE FOR INDUSTRIAL HAULAGE
ASTM B470 BONDED COPPER CONDUCTORS FOR USE IN HOOKUP WIRE FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Soft ASTM B738 FINE-WIRE BUNCH-STRANDED AND ROPE-LAY BUNCH STRANDED COPPER CONDUCTORS FOR USE AS ELECTRICAL CONDUCT
Hard Drawn FEDERAL QQ-W-343 WIRE, ELECTRICAL (UNINSULATED)
ASTM B286 COPPER CONDUCTORS FOR HOOKUP WIRE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
ASTM B496 COMPACT ROUND CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED COPPER CONDUCTORS
ASTM B173 ROPE-LAY-STRANDED CONDUCTORS WITH CONCENTRIC STRANDED MEMBERS
ASTM B174 BUNCH-STRANDED CONDUCTORS
ASTM B172 ROPE-LAY-STANDARD CONDUCTORS WITH BUNCH STRANDED MEMBERS
ASTM B33 TINNED SOFT OR ANNEALED COPPER WIRE FOR ELECTRICAL PURPOSES
ASTM B298 SILVER-COATED SOFT OR ANNEALED COPPER WIRE
ASTM B8 CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED COPPER CONDUCTORS, HARD, MEDIUM-HARD OR SOFT
Soft ASTM B48 SOFT RECTANGULAR AND SQUARE BARE COPPER WIRE FOR ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS
ASTM B229 CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED COPPER AND COPPER-CLAD STEEL COMPOSITE CONDUCTORS
Soft ASTM B3 SOFT OR ANNEALED COPPER WIRE
Soft SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS
Trolly ASTM B47 COPPER TROLLEY WIRE
MILITARY MIL-W-6712 WIRE, METALLIZING