alloy grade Cu-HCP
Micro Structure
Tradename: Oxygen Free Extra Low Phosphorus Copper
Material No. UNS System (ASTM): C10300
Material No. European Standard Number: CW021A
Chemical Composition
Element
Cu (1,2) P
Min (%) 99.95 0.002
Max (%) 0.007
  1. Cu value includes Ag.
  2. Includes P.

Mechanical Properties

Physical Properties

Melting Point – Liquidus °C 1083
Melting Point – Solidus °C 1083
Density lb/cu in. at 20°C 0.323
Specific Gravity 8.94
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 20°C 99
Thermal Conductivity Btu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 20°C 223
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 20-100 10⁻⁶ per °C (20 – 100 °C) 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

Thermal Properties

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

Fabrication Properties

Technique Stability
Brazing Excellent
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 Excellent
Machinability Rating 20
Oxyacetylene Welding Fair
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
Ring Forged, Rolled & Machined
Block Forged & Machined

Typical Uses / Application

Product Category Product Reason
Electrical Applications Requiring High Conductivity Electrical Conductivity
Busbars Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity, Corrosion Resistance, Weldability
Electrical Conductors Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity, Corrosion Resistance
Terminals Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity, Corrosion Resistance
Industrial Short Circuit Ring Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity, Corrosion Resistance

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