Electrolytic Tough Pitch (ETP)

Chromium Copper Zirconium
alloy grade ETP
Micro Structure
Material No. . UNS System (ASTM): C11000
Chemical Composition
Element
Cu(1,2,3)
Min (%) 99.9
  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.

Mechanical Properties

Physical Properties

Melting Point – Liquidus °C 1083
Melting Point – Solidus °C 1065
Density lb/cu in. at 20°C 0.322(1)
Specific Gravity 8.91
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 20°C 101(2)
Thermal Conductivity Btu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °C at 20°C 226
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 20 – 100 10⁻⁶ per °C (20 – 100°C) 9.4 9.4
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 20 – 200 10⁻⁶ per °C (20 – 200°C) 9.6
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 20 – 300 10⁻⁶ per °C (20 – 300°C) 9.8
Specific Heat Capacity Btu/ lb /°C at 20°C 0.092
Modulus of Elasticity in Tension ksi 17000
Modulus of Rigidity ksi 6400
(1) Actual value .321 - .323.
(2) Volume and weight basis.

Thermal Properties

Treatment Minimum* Maximum*
Annealing 371 649
Hot Treatment 760 871
* Temperature is Measured in Celsius.

Fabrication Properties

Technique Stability
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 Shielded Arc Welding Fair
Machinability Rating 20
Oxyacetylene Welding Not Recommended
Seam Weld Not Recommended
Soldering Excellent
Spot Weld Not Recommended
General Fabrication Processes
  • Forging
  • Extruding
  • Drawing
  • Cold working
  • Hot working
  • Ring Rolling
  • Bending
  • Machining

Applicable Form

Form Description
Rod Hot Extruded & Cold Drawn Copper Rod
Flat Hot Extruded & Cold Drawn Copper (Bar, Strips)
Profile Hot Extruded & Cold Drawn Copper Cut to length
Wheel Forged and Machined
Tube Hot Extruded Tube & Machined
Block Forged & Machined
Ring Forged, Rolled & Machined

Typical Uses / Application

Product Category Product Reason
Electrical Busbars Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity, Corrosion Resistance
Conductors, Electrical Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity, Corrosion Resistance
Contacts Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity, Corrosion Resistance, Solderability
Switches Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity, Corrosion Resistance, Solderability
Conductors, Electrical Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity, Corrosion Resistance
Industrial Anodes Electrical Conductivity
Short Circuit Ring Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity

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