C10200 copper alloy, also known as oxygen-free copper or high-purity copper, is a pure copper material widely used in the electrical and electronics industries for its extremely high purity and excellent electrical conductivity. Compared to other copper alloys, C10200 offers superior corrosion resistance and machinability, making it an ideal material for manufacturing high-precision and high-reliability components.
Chemical Composition
| Element | Composition (% Weight) | Notes |
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| Cu + Ag | ≥ 99.95 | Minimum copper plus silver content. |
| Oxygen (O) | ≤ 0.0001 | The defining characteristic; very low to prevent hydrogen embrittlement. |
| Phosphorus (P) | ≤ 0.0003 | Intentional addition is not permitted. |
| Other Elements | ≤ 0.03 | Total of all other unnamed elements. |
Composition Effects
Copper (Cu): Provides high electrical conductivity and excellent thermal conductivity.
Oxygen (O): Extremely low content ensures high purity and electrical conductivity.
Other Impurities: Trace amounts ensure the material's purity and stable properties.
Typical Physical Properties
| Property | Value | Condition / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 8.94 g/cm³ | At 20°C |
| Melting Point | 1083°C (1981°F) | - |
| Electrical Conductivity | 101% IACS | Annealed condition. The international standard for pure copper. |
| Thermal Conductivity | 391 W/m·K | At 20°C |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 17.0 x 10⁻⁶/°C | 20-300°C |
| Modulus of Elasticity (Tension) | 115 GPa (17 x 10⁶ psi) | - |


Typical Mechanical Properties
| Property | Condition | Value |
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| Tensile Strength | Annealed | 220 - 270 MPa (32 - 39 ksi) |
| Hard (H04) | 310 - 345 MPa (45 - 50 ksi) | |
| Yield Strength (0.5% Ext.) | Annealed | 70 MPa (10 ksi) (approx.) |
| Hard (H04) | 290 MPa (42 ksi) (approx.) | |
| Elongation | Annealed | 45% min |
| Hard (H04) | 12% min | |
| Hardness (Rockwell F) | Annealed | 40 HRF (approx.) |
| Hard (H04) | 65 HRF (approx.) |
Processing and Welding Methods
Processing Methods
Cold Working: C10200 copper alloy exhibits good cold working properties and can be formed into wire, sheet, and foil through methods such as cold rolling and cold drawing.
Hot Working: Under hot working conditions, C10200 copper alloy exhibits good plasticity and ductility, making it suitable for forging and extrusion processes.
Welding Methods
Gas welding: Suitable for joining thin plates and small structural components. The weld area must be protected to prevent oxidation.
Resistance welding: Suitable for welding electrical components in mass production, offering high welding efficiency.
Arc welding: Performed in a shielded gas environment, it is suitable for welding thick plates and complex structural components. Controlled welding parameters are required to prevent oxidation.
C10200 copper alloy, with its high purity, high electrical conductivity, and excellent mechanical properties, plays an important role in the electrical, electronics, communications, refrigeration, and aerospace industries. Its chemical composition, physical, and mechanical properties make it an ideal material for manufacturing highly conductive and ductile components. Furthermore, C10200 copper alloy's excellent processing and welding properties further expand its application range. With continued technological advancement, C10200 copper alloy will demonstrate its unique advantages in even more fields.
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Material |
Brass:C21000,C22000,C22600,C23000,C24000,C26000,C26130,C26800,C27000,C27200,C27400, C2800,H59,H62,H70,H65,H80,H90,CuZn30,CuZn37,CuZn35,CuZn40,etcLeaded |
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Diameter |
1/4",3/8",1/2", 5/8", 7/8" or customized |
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Thickness |
0.5/0.6/0.7/0.8/1 or Customized |
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Length |
15m/50ft or customized |
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Standard |
JIS,AISI,ASTM,GB,DIN,EN |
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Price Term |
x-Work,FOB,CNF,CFR,CIF,FCA,DDP,DDU,etc |
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Payment Term |
TT,L/C,Western Union,D/P,etc |
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Application |
refrigeration,installation of air conditioner,construction water and gas |
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Package |
Standard export package,suit for all kinds of transport,or as required. |
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Material |
Copper, Brass, Bronze and special copper alloy |
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Grade |
ASTM |
C10100,C11000,C12200,C21000,C22000,C23000,C24000,C26000, |
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G/B |
TU1,T2,TP2,H96,H90,H85,H80,H70,H65,H63,H62,H59,HPb63-3, |
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JIS |
C 1011,C 1100,C 1220,C3604,C 2100,C 2200,C 2300,C 2400, C 2600, |
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BS |
Cu-OFE,C 101,Cu-DHP,CZ 125,CZ 101,CZ 102,CZ 103,CZ 106,CZ 107, CZ 108,CZ 109,CZ 123,CZ 124, CZ 121,CZ 111,CZ 133, Pb 104, |
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DIN/ISO |
CuZn5,CuZn10,CuZn15,CuZn20,CuZn30,CuZn35,CuZn33,CuZn36, |
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Shape |
Round, Square, Flat, Hexagon, Oval, Half-round or Customized |
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Dimension |
Bar/Rod |
Standard(Diameter 5-160 mm) or Customized |
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Wire |
Standard(Diameter 0.02-6 mm) or Customized |
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Plate/Sheet |
Standard(T 0.2-50 mm/W 200-3000 mm/L 6000 mm) or Customized |
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Strip |
Standard(T 0.05-1.5 mm/W 20-600 mm/L 20000 mm) or Customized |
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Tube/Pipe |
Standard(OD 3-360mm/Wall thickness 0.5-50 mm) or Customized |
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Standard |
GB/T,JIS,ASTM, ISO, DIN, BS, NF etc. |
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Hardness |
1/16 hard,1/8 hard,3/8 hard,1/4 hard,1/2hard,full hard. |
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Package |
Plastic film + Wooden case or as per customer requirement |
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Surface |
Polished,bright,oiled,hair line,brush,mirror,or as required |
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Deliver time |
According to order's quantity. |
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Shipment |
By sea, by air, DHL, UPS, FedEx etc. or as required |
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Application |
Electric light industry, machinery manufacturing, Building industry ,defense industry, and other fields Manufacturing industrial |
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Standard |
ASTM,DIN,BS,CDA,JIS,GB |
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Material |
T1,T2,C10100,C10200,C10300,C10400,C10500,C10700,C10800, |
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Shape |
Square,Rectangular,etc. |
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Specifications |
Diameter:3~200mm |
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Length |
3m,5.8m, 6m, 11.8m, 12m, or as required. |
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Hardness |
1/16 hard,1/8 hard,3/8 hard,1/4 hard,1/2hard,full hard,soft,etc |
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Surface |
mill,polished,bright,oiled,hair line,brush,mirror,sand blast,or as required. |
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Price term |
EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF, etc. |
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Payment term |
T/T |
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Package |
Export standard package: bundled wooden box, suit for all kinds of transport, |
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Delivery time |
According to order quantity |
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Export to |
Singapore,Indonesia,Ukraine,Korea,Thailand, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Spain, |
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Application |
Copper plates are mainly used in electrical conductivity, heat conduction, and corrosion-resistant equipment. For instance, they are applied in wires, cables, conductive screws, blasting detonators, evaporators for chemical industries, storage containers, and various pipelines, etc. They can also be used as force-bearing parts for various deep drawing and bending manufacturing processes, such as pins, rivets, washers, nuts, conduits, pressure gauges, screens, and radiator parts, etc. |
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Contact |
If any requirement please feel free to inform me at any time. |
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Grade |
C10100,C10200,C10300,C10400,C10500,C10700,C10800,C10910,C10920, C10930,C11000,C11300,C11400,C11500,C11600,C12000,C12200,C12300, C12500,C14200,C14420,C14500,C14510,C14520,C14530,C17200,C19200, C21000,C23000,C26000,C27000,C27400,C28000,C33000,C33200,C37000, C44300,C44400,C44500,C60800,C63020,C65500,C68700,C70400,C70620, C71000,C71500,C71520,C71640,C72200,T1,T2,T3,etc |
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Standard |
JIS ASTM DIN EN ISO |
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Diameter |
0.3-5mm/custom |
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Length |
custom |
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Surface |
mill,polished,bright,mirror,hair line,brush,checkered,antique,sand blast,etc |
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Application |
Building, industry etc |
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Payment Terms |
T/T or L/C at sight |
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Delivery time |
5-15 days after receiving L/C or deposit |
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Remark |
Specific requirement of alloy grade,temper or specification can be discussed at your request |







