Copper

Copper Product Guide

Copper alloys are often reddish or pinkish in color. They are well-known for their flexibility and ductility, which contribute to their ease of working and their conduction of heat and electricity. However, when exposed to water, copper forms an oxide coating, or patina, which may be polished off. Hence, it is often designated for use in commercial applications where there is a requirement for either flexibility in roofing or plumbing. For example, it serves as an electrical conductor for electromagnets, bus bars, and electrical motors.

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C110 Copper

Copper C110 is a metal that is well-known for its malleability and ductility, as well as its ability to transfer heat and electricity. It is often in the form of reddish pink. Grade like Electrolytic tough pitch comprises 99.9%pure copper with a conductivity of 101%. This material has various uses because of its conductivity level, resistance to corrosion, and flexible nature. For most applications, 1/8 H or 1/4 H hardness is available in Grade C110 Copper, which has excellent annealing resistance.

C110 Copper O60 (soft / annealed) temper
Physical and Mechanical Properties	Ultimate Tensile Strength, psi	31,900
	Yield Strength, psi	10,000
	Rockwell Hardness	F40
	Machinability	20% of free-cutting brass rod (C360)

C110 Copper H02 (half hard) temper
Physical and Mechanical Properties	Tensile Strength, psi	42,100
	Yield Strength, psi	36,300
	Rockwell Hardness	B40
	Machinability	20% of free-cutting brass rod (C360)

C110 Copper H04 (full hard) temper
Physical and Mechanical Properties	Tensile Strength, psi	50,000
	Yield Strength, psi	45,000
	Rockwell Hardness	B50
	Machinability	20% of free-cutting brass rod (C360)
Chemistry	Copper (Cu)	99.9%
	Oxygen (O)	0.04% max

C122 Copper

This material performs very well in situations requiring heavy-forming operations when deoxidizing phosphorus. 122 copper is almost equal to 110 copper in terms of mechanical properties and corrosion resistance in the water. The main benefit of 122 over 110 is that it is simpler to shape and has improved weldability and brazing capabilities. It’s accessible to hot-form and cold-form. However, the most common use for this material is in pipes and tubing.

C122 Copper
Physical and Mechanical Properties	Ultimate Tensile Strength, psi	32,000
	Yield Strength, p	10,000
	Machinability	20% of free-cutting brass rod (C360)
Chemistry	Copper (Cu)	99.9%
	Phosphorus (P)	0.02% max

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