Material: Electrolytic Tough Pitch (ETP) Copper | Document Version: 2.0 | Date: June 2025

Material Identification

Designation SystemCodeReferencia estándar
UNS NumberC11000ASTM B124/B152
European StandardCW004AEN 1412
Estándar japonésC1100JIS H3100
ISO DesignationCu-ETPISO 1634-1

Chemical Composition (wt%)

ElementoMínimoMáximoTípicoNotas
Copper + Silver99,90-99.95Primary constituent
Oxygen0.0150.0400.025150-400 ppm as Cu₂O
Plata-0.0300.015Counted in copper total
Dirigir-0.0050.002Control de impureza
Planchar-0.0050.002Control de impureza
Estaño-0.002<0.001Control de impureza
Zinc-0.002<0.001Control de impureza
Total Other Impurities-0.0500.020Excluding oxygen

Physical Properties at 20°C

PropiedadMetric ValueImperial ValueMétodo de prueba
Propiedades electricas
Conductividad eléctrica≥58 MS/m (100% IACS)≥100% IACSASTM E1004
Resistividad electrica1.724 µΩ·cm6.79 µΩ·inASTM B193
Temperature Coefficient0.00393 /°C0.00218 /°F-
Propiedades termales
Conductividad térmica390 W/m·K270 BTU·ft/(h·ft²·°F)ASTM E1461
Capacidad calorífica específica0.385 J/g·K0.092 BTU/(lb·°F)-
Thermal Expansion (20-300°C)16.5 × 10⁻⁶ /°C9.2 × 10⁻⁶ /°FASTM E228
Physical Constants
Densidad8.94 g/cm³0.323 lb/in³-
Punto de fusion1,083°C1,981°F-
Modulos elasticos117 GPA17,000 ksiASTM E111
El coeficiente de Poisson0.340.34-

Propiedades mecánicas

Annealed Condition (O60/O61)

PropiedadRango de valorTípicoEstándar de prueba
Resistencia a la tracción210-250 MPa230 MPaASTM E8/E8M
0.2% Yield Strength70-100 MPa85 MPaASTM E8/E8M
Elongation (50mm gauge)45-55%50%ASTM E8/E8M
Rockwell Hardness45-65 HRB55 HRBASTM E18

Cold-Worked Tempers

TemplarReduction (%)UTS (MPa)YS 0.2% (MPa)Elongación (%)Dureza (HRB)
H02~ 253002002570
H04~ 503502801085
H08~75400320595

Fatigue Properties

Test ConditionEndurance LimitCyclesNotas
Rotating Beam (R = -1)~90 MPa10⁷Temperatura ambiente
Axial Load (R = 0.1)~120 MPa10⁷Annealed condition

Características de fabricación

ProcesoIdoneidadParameters/Notes
Forming Operations
Dibujo en fríoExcelenteDeep drawing ratio r̄ ≈ 2.0
DobladoExcelenteMin. bend radius = 1t (annealed)
EstampadoExcelenteClean blanking possible
Trabajo en calienteBienTemperature range: 700-900°C
Joining Methods
Soft SolderingExcelenteUse rosin-based flux
Silver BrazingExcelentePreferred for HVAC applications
Soldadura por resistenciaJustoControl expulsion
TIG/MIG WeldingLimitadoPorosity issues
Soldadura por fricción y agitaciónBienSolid-state process
Mecanizado
General MachinabilityBienTool life index: 20 (Brass = 100)
Recommended Speed120 m/minCarbide tools with flood coolant

Resistencia a la corrosión

AmbienteRendimientoCorrosion RateComments
Atmosphere (Urban)Excelente<0.01 mm/yearForms protective oxide
Agua dulceExcelente<0.005 mm/yearSuitable for potable water
Seawater (static)Bien0.02-0.05 mm/yearCopper-nickel preferred >2 m/s
Neutral SoilBienVariablePE sleeve in acidic conditions
Reducing AtmospheresPobre-Risk of hydrogen embrittlement

Aplicaciones por industria

Sector industrialAplicaciones TípicasKey Requirements Met
Electrical PowerBusbars, switchgear contacts, transformer windingsHigh conductivity, reliability
ElectrónicaPCB traces, connectors, RF componentsConductivity, solderability
HVAC/RefrigerationHeat exchanger tubes, refrigerant linesThermal conductivity, corrosion resistance
ConstrucciónPlumbing, roofing, architectural elementsDurability, formability, aesthetics
AutomotorRadiators, brake lines, electrical harnessesHeat transfer, vibration resistance
MarinaHeat exchangers, piping systemsSeawater compatibility

Applicable Standards

OrganizaciónNúmero estándarDescripción
ASTM International
B124Copper and Copper Alloy Bars and Rods
B152Copper Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar
B187Copper Busbar
B188Seamless Copper Tube
B837Seamless ID-Controlled Copper Tube
European Standards
EN 13599Copper and Copper Alloys – Chemical Composition
EN 13601Copper Rod, Bar and Wire for Electrical Purposes
International Standards
ISO 1634-1Wrought Copper – Chemical Composition
ISO 2009Copper and Copper Alloys – Cast Products
Japanese Standards
JIS H3100Copper and Copper Alloy Sheets and Strips
ÉL H3250Copper and Copper Alloy Seamless Pipes and Tubes

Quality Control Testing

Test CategoryMétodoFrecuenciaCriterios de aceptación
Análisis químico
Copper ContentOES/AASEach heat≥99.90% (incl. Ag)
Oxygen ContentInert gas fusionEach heat0.015-0.040%
Prueba mecánica
Tensile PropertiesASTM E8/E8MPer lotPer specification
DurezaASTM E18Per coil/barPer specification
Electrical Testing
ConductividadASTM E1004Per lot≥100% IACS
Dimensional Control
Thickness/DiameterMicrometryContinuo±tolerance
Non-Destructive Testing
Calidad de la superficieEddy currentAs requiredNo detectable defects

Storage and Handling

ParámetroRecomendaciónRazón fundamental
Entorno de almacenamientoDry, ventilated areaPrevent tarnishing
Humidity Control<60% RHMinimize oxidation
TemperaturaAmbientAvoid thermal cycling
embalajeMoisture barrier, VCI paperCorrosion prevention
ManejoClean gloves, avoid scratchingMaintain surface quality

Technical Notes

Oxygen Content Impact:

  • Enhances recrystallization and grain refinement
  • Provides balanced strength-ductility relationship
  • Slightly reduces conductivity vs. oxygen-free copper
  • Risk of hydrogen embrittlement in reducing atmospheres

Temperature Limitations:

  • Softening begins around 200°C
  • Creep considerations above 150°C for long-term loading
  • Recrystallization temperature: 200-300°C depending on cold work

Design Considerations:

  • Coefficient of thermal expansion must be considered in multi-material assemblies
  • Galvanic compatibility with other metals in wet environments
  • Joint design critical for high-current applications

Document prepared in accordance with: ASTM, EN, ISO, and JIS standards
For additional technical support: Contact your material supplier or accredited testing laboratory