Copper Chemical Composition, Grade Chart, Tables and Documents

Copper, a remarkable metal with its excellent conductivity and corrosion resistance, offers different grades that are suitable for the purposes for which they are been utilized. Generally, its chemical construction holds a relatively big copper (Cu) content to promote attributes such as the other types of elements of zinc and tin and nickel and aluminum. The chart of marks indicates the alloys which are in a form of bars that differ in their integrity and this makes them suitable for varied purposes such as wiring, plumbing and architectural applications among others. Columns containing mechanical strength characteristics, thermal conductivity, and corrosion resistance enable users of the spreadsheets to assess the options for materials most suitable for the design solution. On the other hand, detailed guideline tables, charts and pdf include thorough information on the best fabrication processes, environmentally friendly consideration, and regulatory compliance, thus saving time and devices used in the production of industry products like electronics and construction. Copper's versatility as well as its multiple compositions which make it possible for the industry to maximize its use is one of the reasons that makes engineers and manufacturers very favourable of it.

Copper Chemical Composition Table

The table of Coppper chemical composition allows defining the elemental content of the copper alloys which is very important for many industrial purposes. Most often than not, the results of these tables will be presented as the number of elements in the alloy like copper, zinc, nickel, lead, or tin. This composite could be invented by utilising special alloys, which consist of very diverse properties, like strength, conductivity, or corrosion resistance, that are determined by their metalical composition. Selection of molten alloy for the specified use by the manufacturers and engineers takes place with the help of the tables. As a consequence, the achieved level of performance in different environments is perfected. Correct starting material analysis provides the engine for a selection process material, the production process, and the control of quality of industries like electronics, construction, and automotive.

Copper Composition Table
Composition (wt.%)
UNS Cu P Ag O Cd Ar Bi Si Pb Ni Other
C10100 99.99 - - - - - - - - - -
C10200 99.99 - - -   - - - - - -
C10300 99.95 0.001-0.005 - - - - - - - - 0.05
C10400 99.95 - 0.027 - - - - - - - -
C10500 99.95 - 0.034 - - - - - - - -
C10700 99.95 - 0.085 - - - - - - - -
C10800 99.95 0.005 - 0.012 - - - - - - - - -
C11000 99.9 - - 0.04 - - - - - - -
C11100 99.9 - - 0.04 0.01 - - - - - -
C11300 99-99.9 - 0.027 0.04 - - - - - - -
C11400 99-99.9 - 0.034 0.04 - - - - - - -
C11500 99-99.9 - 0.054 0.04 - - - - - - -
C11600 99-99.9 - 0.085 0.04 - - - - - - -
C12000 99.9 - - - - - - - - - -
C12100 99.9 - - - - - - - - - -
C12200 99.9 0.02 - - - - - - - - -
C12500 99.88 - - - - 0.012 0.003 0.003 0.004 0.05 -
C12700 99.88 - - - - 0.012 0.003 0.003 0.004 0.05 -
C12800 99.88 - - - - 0.012 0.003 0.003 0.004 0.05 -
C12900 99.88 - - - - 0.012 0.003 0.003 0.004 0.05 -
C13000 99.88 - - - - - 0.012 0.003 0.003 0.004 0.05

Copper Types Designations

UNS Numbers Types Alloy Names

C10000-C19999

Wrought

Coppers, High-Copper Alloys

C20000-C49999

Wrought

Brasses

C50000-C59999

Wrought

Phosphor Bronzes

C60600-C64200

Wrought

Aluminium Bronzes

C64700-C66100

Wrought

Silicon Bronzes

C66400-C69800

Wrought

Brasses

C70000-C79999

Wrought

Copper nickels, nickel silvers

C80000-C82800

Cast

Coppers, High-Copper Alloys

C83300-C85800

Cast

Brasses

C86100-C86800

Cast

Manganese Bronzes

C87200-C87900

Cast

Silicon Bronzes and Brasses

C90200-C94800

Cast

Tin Bronzes

C95200-C95800

Cast

Aluminium Bronzes

C96200-C97800

Cast

Copper Nickels, Nickel Silvers

C98200-C98800

Cast

Leaded Copper

C99300-C99750

Cast

Special Alloys

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