Copper C110 (T2 / ETP Copper)
Copper C110, designated as T2 in Chinese standards and also known as Electrolytic Tough Pitch (ETP) copper, is 99.9% minimum purity copper with exceptional electrical and thermal conductivity. It stands as the industry benchmark for applications where maximum electrical or heat transfer performance is required. C110 combines excellent conductivity with good ductility and workability, making it indispensable for electrical infrastructure, thermal management systems, and high-conductivity engineering components.
Mechanical Properties
- Density: 8.94 g/cm³
- Tensile Strength: 220 MPa
- Yield Strength: 70 MPa
- Elongation at Break: 40%
- Hardness: HRB 10–40
- Modulus of Elasticity: 117 GPa
- Thermal Conductivity: 391 W/m·K
- Electrical Conductivity: 101 % IACS
- Melting Point: 1083 °C
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: 16.5 ×10⁻⁶ /°C
Advantages
✅ Unmatched Electrical Conductivity — At 101% IACS (exceeding the IACS standard), it is the go-to material for busbars, conductors, and all current-carrying components
✅ Exceptional Thermal Conductivity — At 391 W/m·K, one of the highest among engineering metals; ideal for heat sinks, thermal spreaders, and cooling systems
-✅ Excellent Workability — Highly ductile with 40% elongation; easily cold-formed, bent, deep-drawn, and spun into complex shapes
✅ Superior Corrosion Resistance — Naturally resistant to atmospheric corrosion and many aqueous environments; develops protective patina over time
✅ Antimicrobial Properties — Inherent copper ions effectively destroy bacteria, viruses, and fungi on contact surfaces
Machining & Manufacturing
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
| Cutting Speed | Carbide tools: 100–250 SFM (30–75 m/min)HSS tools: 50–100 SFM (15–30 m/min) | - |
| Feed Rate | Roughing: 0.05–0.20 mm/revFinishing: 0.02–0.08 mm/rev | - |
| Tooling | Carbide inserts with 15°–20° positive rake, sharp edges and polished flutes; Cobalt-HSS for low-volume production | - |
| Coolant | High-flow flood coolant; soluble oil or semi-synthetic coolant | Removes gummy chips and prevents tool adhesion |
| Difficulty Level | Moderate to Difficult | High ductility leads to chip control problems; optimized tool geometry and parameters are required |
Special Notes:
Use chip-breaker grooves or interrupted cuts to manage long, continuous chips. Keep tools razor-sharp — dull edges cause work hardening and tearing. Consider using free-machining copper alloys (e.g., C14500 tellurium copper) if machinability is critical. Avoid excessive tool rubbing which generates heat rapidly
Common Applications
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