Materials
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Copper
Material characteristics
Superior yield strength, improved machinability.
Applications
Busbars, cable clamps, electrical connectors, heatsinks, moulds, and anti-microbial coatings.
| Element | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Cu, min | 99.70% |
| Oxygen, max | 0.15% |
| CAST (reference) | SPEE3D PRINTED | ||
| Standard | CC040A spec3 | Pure Copper as heat treated and annealed4 | |
| Yield Strength (MPa) | ASTM E82 | 40 | XY = 115 (min)
Z = 110 (min) |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength (MPa) | ASTM E82 | 150 | XY = 180 (min)
Z = 175 (min) |
| Elongation at break (min %) | ASTM E82 | 25 | XY = 9 (min)
Z = 8.5 (min) |
| Hardness (min HV5) | ASTM E18 | 40 | 60 (typ) |
| Electrical Conductivity (%IACS) | ISO15548-1 | 86-98 | 95 (typ) |
| Thermal Conductivity | W/m.K | 372 | 380 (typ) |
- Properties shown reflect beta processing parameters. Properties were obtained for annealing loads between 0.2 kg and 3 kg.
- Specimens tested according to ASTM E8.
- From standard EN 1982:2008.
- Material heat treated and annealed according to SPEE3D SOP standard operating procedure.
- Value calculated from electrical conductivity.
Listed designations are for reference purposes only. Composition and mechanical properties may vary. End-use material performance is impacted (+/-) by certain factors including but not limited to part geometry and design, application and evaluation conditions.