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Pure Copper (Cu) - The Essential Metal for Innovation and Durability

Chemical Symbol: Cu | Atomic Number: 29 | Atomic Weight: 63.546 g/mol

Product Overview

Discover the unparalleled qualities of Pure Copper, an elemental metal celebrated for its unique blend of performance, versatility, and timeless beauty. As one of the earliest metals discovered and utilized by humanity, copper continues to be an indispensable material at the heart of modern technology, infrastructure, and sustainable design. From high-tech electronics to essential plumbing, and from intricate art to robust industrial components, copper stands as a testament to enduring strength and efficiency.

Our premium elemental copper is sourced and processed to meet the highest standards, ensuring exceptional purity and consistency for a vast array of applications.

Key Features & Properties

• Exceptional Electrical Conductivity: Ranking second only to silver, copper is the industry standard for electrical wiring, circuitry, and components, ensuring minimal energy loss and maximum efficiency.
• Superior Thermal Conductivity: Highly effective at transferring heat, making it ideal for heat exchangers, radiators, and cooking utensils.
• Outstanding Malleability & Ductility: Easily formed into wires, sheets, pipes, and complex shapes without fracturing, offering incredible design flexibility.
• Excellent Corrosion Resistance: Naturally forms a protective, aesthetically pleasing patina over time, safeguarding the metal from further degradation and extending its lifespan.
• Natural Antimicrobial Properties: Inhibits the growth of bacteria, viruses, and fungi on its surface, contributing to healthier environments in medical, public, and domestic settings.
• High Recyclability: One of the most sustainable metals, copper can be recycled repeatedly without any loss of quality, significantly reducing its environmental footprint.
• Distinctive Aesthetic Appeal: Its characteristic reddish-orange luster, which develops into a beautiful green or blue-green patina, makes it highly valued in architectural, decorative, and artistic applications.
• Non-Magnetic: Ideal for applications where magnetic interference must be avoided.

Versatile Applications

The remarkable properties of copper make it a foundational material across countless industries:

• Electrical & Electronics: Wires, cables, circuit boards, motors, generators, transformers, electromagnets, and microelectronics.
• Plumbing & HVAC: Water pipes, fittings, heat exchangers, refrigeration tubing, and solar heating systems.
• Construction & Architecture: Roofing, gutters, flashing, facades, decorative elements, and durable plumbing systems.
• Automotive & Transportation: Radiators, wiring harnesses, brake lines, and electrical systems.
• Industrial & Manufacturing: Heat sinks, molds, electrodes, industrial machinery components, and chemical processing equipment.
• Consumer Goods: Cookware, utensils, decorative items, jewelry, and coinage.
• Medical & Health: Antimicrobial surfaces in hospitals, medical instruments, and water purification systems.
• Art & Craft: Sculptures, jewelry, metalworking, and intricate designs.

Benefits of Choosing Copper

• Optimized Performance: Ensures peak efficiency in electrical and thermal systems, leading to energy savings and reliable operation.
• Long-Term Durability: Resists corrosion and wear, offering an extended service life with minimal maintenance.
• Enhanced Safety & Hygiene: Its antimicrobial nature provides an added layer of protection in sensitive environments.
• Environmental Responsibility: Supports a circular economy through its endless recyclability, contributing to a greener future.
• Aesthetic Value: Adds a touch of timeless elegance and natural beauty to any project, enhancing overall design.
• Cost-Effectiveness: While initial costs may be higher than some alternatives, copper's longevity, low maintenance, and high scrap value often make it the most economical choice over its lifecycle.

Available Forms

We offer pure copper in a variety of forms to meet your specific project requirements:

• Wire & Cable: Various gauges, solid or stranded.
• Sheet & Plate: Multiple thicknesses and dimensions.
• Pipe & Tubing: Seamless or welded, for plumbing, HVAC, and industrial uses.
• Rod & Bar: For machining and structural applications.
• Foil: Thin gauges for specialized electronics and crafting.
• Powder: For metallurgy, additive manufacturing, and conductive paints.
• Ingots & Billets: For remelting and alloying.

Specifications (Typical)

• Purity: Typically 99.9% Cu (e.g., C11000 / ETP Copper)
• Density: 8.96 g/cm³ (0.324 lb/in³)
• Melting Point: 1085 °C (1984 °F)
• Electrical Conductivity: ~100% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard)
• Thermal Conductivity: ~385 W/(m·K) (222 Btu/(hr·ft·°F))
• Tensile Strength: Varies significantly with temper (annealed vs. hard drawn).

Embrace the Legacy and Future of Material Excellence

Choose Pure Copper for your next project and invest in a material that delivers unmatched performance, enduring value, and sustainable credentials. It's more than just a metal; it's the heartbeat of progress.