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Cu-HCP

Low Level Residual Phosphorus and Deoxidized Copper.

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Description

Cu-HCP is a high purity, low level residual phosphorus, deoxidized copper.
It has a very high electrical and thermal conductivity, good welding and soldering properties as well as resistance to hydrogen.

ElectricalIndustrial
Applications Requiring High ConductivityApplications Requiring Good Brazing
BusbarsApplications Requiring Good Weldability
Clad ProductsBillet Mold Tube
CommutatorsExtrusion Cans for Powder Metallurgy
Electrical ConductorsPressure Vessels
Terminals
Thermostatic Control Tubing
Tubular Bus
Wave Guide Tubing

COMMON FABRICATION PROCESSES

COMMON FABRICATION PROCESSES

  • Blanking
  • Coining
  • Coppersmithing
  • Drawing
  • Etching
  • Forming and Bending
  • Heading and Upsetting
  • Hot Forging and Pressing
  • Piercing and Punching
  • Roll Threading and Knurling
  • Shearing
  • Squeezing and Swaging
  • Stamping
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Elements
Cu(1,2) P
(1) Cu value includes Ag.
(2) Includes P.
Min (%) 99.95 0.001
Max (%) 0.005
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)		 YS-0.5% Ext
(ksi)		 Elongation
(%)		 Rockwell B scale Rockwell F scale Rockwell 30T scale Shear Strength
(ksi)		 Torsion Modulus
(ksi)		 Fatigue Strength**
(ksi)		 Ultimate Tensile Strength in Shear
(ksi)		 Section Size
(in)		 Cold Work
(%)
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).** Fatigue Strength: 100 x 106 cycles, unless indicated as [N] x 106.
Flat Products 1/2 Hard H02 42 Typ 36 Typ 14 Typ 40 Typ 84 Typ 50 Typ 26 Typ 13 Typ 0.04
1/4 Hard H01 38 Typ 30 Typ 25 Typ 25 Typ 70 Typ 36 Typ 25 Typ 0.04
1/8 Hard H00 36 Typ 28 Typ 30 Typ 10 Typ 60 Typ 25 Typ 25 Typ 25 Typ 0.04
1/8 Hard H00 36 Typ 28 Typ 40 Typ 10 Typ 60 Typ 25 Typ 25 Typ 0.25
As Hot Rolled M20 32 Typ 10 Typ 50 Typ 40 Typ 22 Typ 0.25
Hard H04 45 Typ 40 Typ 20 Typ 45 Typ 85 Typ 26 Typ 1
Hard H04 50 Typ 45 Typ 12 Typ 50 Typ 90 Typ 28 Typ 0.25
Hard H04 50 Typ 45 Typ 6 Typ 50 Typ 90 Typ 57 Typ 28 Typ 13 Typ 28 Typ 0.04
Hard H04 45 Typ 40 Typ 20 Typ 1
Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm OS025 34 Typ 11 Typ 45 Typ 45 Typ 23 Typ 11 Typ 0.04
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 32 Typ 10 Typ 50 Typ 40 Typ 22 Typ 0.25
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 32 Typ 10 Typ 45 Typ 40 Typ 22 Typ 0.04
Pipe Hard H04 50 Typ 45 Typ 10 Typ 50 Typ 90 Typ 28 Typ 30
Rod Hard H04 48 Typ 44 Typ 16 Typ 47 Typ 87 Typ 27 Typ 0.25 35
Hard H04 55 Typ 50 Typ 20 Typ 60 Typ 94 Typ 6.4 Typ 29 Typ 0.25 40
Hard H04 45 Typ 40 Typ 20 Typ 45 Typ 85 Typ 26 Typ 0.25 16
Shapes Hard H04 40 Typ 32 Typ 30 Typ 35 Typ 26 Typ 0.5 15
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 32 Typ 10 Typ 50 Typ 40 Typ 22 Typ 0.5
Tube Hard Drawn H80 55 Typ 50 Typ 8 Typ 60 Typ 95 Typ 63 Typ 29 Typ 29 Typ 0.065 40
Hard Drawn H80 55 Typ 50 Typ 20 Typ 29 Typ 0.20 40
Light Drawn, Light Cold Rolled H55 40 Typ 32 Typ 25 Typ 35 Typ 77 Typ 45 Typ 26 Typ 0.065 15
Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm OS025 34 Typ 11 Typ 45 Typ 45 Typ 23 Typ 0.065
Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm OS050 32 Typ 10 Typ 45 Typ 40 Typ 22 Typ 22 Typ 0.065
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Melting Point – Liquidus°F 1981
Melting Point – Solidus°F 1981
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.323
Specific Gravity 8.94
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 99
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 223
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-21210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 212°F) 9.4
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-39210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 392°F) 9.6
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) 9.8
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.092
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 17000
Modulus of Rigidityksi 6400
FABRICATION PROPERTIES

FABRICATION PROPERTIES

Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding Fair
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Excellent
Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended
Spot Weld Not Recommended
Seam Weld Not Recommended
Butt Weld Good
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Excellent
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Excellent
Forgeability Rating 65
Machinability Rating 20
APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS

APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS

Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
ASTM B577 Detection of Cuperous Oxide (Hydrogen Embrittlement Susceptibility) in Copper
ASTM B224 Standard Classification of Coppers
Bands Projectile Rotating MILITARY MIL-B-20292 BLANKS, ROTATING BAND, FOR PROJECTILES
Bar ASTM B152/B152M COPPER SHEET, STRIP, PLATE AND ROLLED BAR
Bus Bar ASTM B187/B187M COPPER BUS BAR, ROD AND SHAPES AND GENERAL PURPOSE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
Brazing Filler Metal FEDERAL QQ-B-650 BRAZING ALLOY, COPPER, COPPER-ZINC, AND COPPER-PHOSPHORUS
Bus Bar, Rod and Shapes, General Purpose, same ASME SB187 COPPER BUS BAR, ROD AND SHAPES AND GENERAL PURPOSE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
Condenser & Heat Exchanger Tube with Integral Fins ASME SB359 COPPER & COPPER ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER & HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES WITH INTEGRAL FINS
Nipples ASTM B687 BRASS, COPPER AND CHROMIUM PLATED PIPE NIPPLES
Pipe ASTM B698 COPPER, COPPER ALLOY PLUMBING PIPE AND TUBE
ASTM B302 THREADLESS COPPER PIPE
ASTM B42 SEAMLESS COPPER PIPE, STANDARD SIZES
Bus Bar ASTM B188 SEAMLESS COPPER BUS PIPE AND TUBE
Pipe, Seamless. Standard Sizes ASME SB42 SEAMLESS COPPER PIPE, STANDARD SIZES
Plate ASTM B432 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY CLAD STEEL PLATE
ASTM B152/B152M COPPER SHEET, STRIP, PLATE AND ROLLED BAR
Refinery Shapes ASTM B379 PHOSPHORIZED COPPERS-REFINERY SHAPES
Rod Bus Bar ASTM B187/B187M COPPER BUS BAR, ROD AND SHAPES AND GENERAL PURPOSE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
Seamless Condenser Tube & Ferrule Stock ASME SB111 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER TUBES & FERRULE STOCK
Seamless Tube ASME SB75 SEAMLESS COPPER TUBE
Shapes Bus Bar ASTM B187/B187M COPPER BUS BAR, ROD AND SHAPES AND GENERAL PURPOSE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
Sheet ASTM B152/B152M COPPER SHEET, STRIP, PLATE AND ROLLED BAR
Sheet, Strip, Roller Bar & Plate ASME SB152 COPPER SHEET, STRIP, PLATE, AND ROLLED BAR
Strip ASTM B152/B152M COPPER SHEET, STRIP, PLATE AND ROLLED BAR
ASTM B272 COPPER FLAT PRODUCTS WITH FINISHED (ROLLED OR DRAWN) EDGES (FLAT WIRE AND STRIP)
Tube ASTM B359/B359M COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER AND HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES WITH INTEGRAL FINS
ASTM B395/B395M U-BEND SEAMLESS COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY HEAT EXCHANGER AND CONDENSER TUBES
Bright Annealed ASTM B68/B68M SEAMLESS COPPER TUBE, BRIGHT ANNEALED
ASTM B698 COPPER, COPPER ALLOY PLUMBING PIPE AND TUBE
ASTM B641 SEAMLESS AND WELDED COPPER DISTRIBUTION TUBE (TYPE D)
ASTM B641 SEAMLESS AND WELDED COPPER DISTRIBUTION TUBE (TYPE D)
ASTM B743 SEAMLESS COPPER TUBE IN COILS
ASTM B447 WELDED COPPER TUBE
ASTM B716 WELDED COPPER WATER TUBE
Rectangular Waveguide ASTM B372 SEAMLESS COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY RECTANGULAR WAVEGUIDE TUBE
Condenser Tube ASTM B111/B111M COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY SEAMLESS CONDENSER TUBES AND FERRULE STOCK
ASTM B75/B75M SEAMLESS COPPER TUBE
MILITARY MIL-T-3235 TUBE, COPPER, SEAMLESS (FOR TORPEDO USE)
Bus Bar ASTM B188 SEAMLESS COPPER BUS PIPE AND TUBE
Tubes, Seamless Condenser & Heat Exchanger, U-Bend ASME SB395 U-BEND SEAMLESS COPPER & COPPER ALLOY HEAT EXCHANGER & CONDENSER TUBE
Wire ASTM B272 COPPER FLAT PRODUCTS WITH FINISHED (ROLLED OR DRAWN) EDGES (FLAT WIRE AND STRIP)