C14200 Copper Alloy Performance Analysis
ASTM B111 C14200 soft copper tubing is a Cu-Fe-P high-conductivity copper alloy. It achieves a balanced performance through precisely controlled Fe (0.05-0.15%) and P (0.01-0.05%) contents. It is designed to balance high conductivity with moderate strength, making it suitable for applications requiring high overall material performance.
Core Performance
Conductivity: 93-95% IACS conductivity, close to pure copper (97-102% IACS), while significantly improving strength, surpassing C11000 pure copper.
Mechanical Properties: Tensile strength ≥350 MPa, yield strength ≥200 MPa, elongation >30%, and supports complex processing such as stamping and bending.
Corrosion Resistance: A dense oxide film forms on the surface, exhibiting no corrosion in a neutral salt spray test (500 hours), making it suitable for humid and salt spray environments.
Thermal Stability: Softening temperature > 350°C, conductivity retention > 85% at high temperatures, superior to brass (softening temperature < 250°C).
Processability: Can be rolled down to ultra-thin strips as thin as 0.2mm, compatible with laser cutting, etching, and resistance welding, and suitable for automated production.
Performance Comparison
vs. C11000 pure copper: Sacrifices 2-4% conductivity in exchange for a 50% increase in strength and improved stress relaxation resistance.
vs. C26800 brass: Doubles conductivity, similar strength, but significantly enhanced corrosion resistance.
Typical Applications of ASTM B111 C14200 Flexible Copper Pipe
New Energy Vehicles: Battery module busbars (current density > 6A/mm²), motor winding terminals (resistance to vibration fatigue).
Electronics: Power semiconductor lead frames (better heat dissipation than FR-4 substrates), high-frequency connector springs (low signal loss).
Industrial sensors: Conductive layers for flexible circuit boards (bend radius <2mm), strain gauge substrates (temperature coefficient <0.003/°C).
Technical advantages of ASTM B111 C14200 type l copper:
Cost-effectiveness: 60% lower than beryllium copper (C17200), with similar conductivity but without the toxicity risk.
Process adaptability: Hardness can be adjusted (HV100-160) through heat treatment (annealing) to accommodate various molding requirements.
C14200 represents a representative high-conductivity copper alloy with the best balance of conductivity, strength, and cost. It is particularly suitable for applications requiring both current-carrying capacity and mechanical reliability, such as automotive electronics, power devices, and precision sensors.
why choose us
Professional copper pipe supplier
As a professional enterprise dedicated to global copper product trade since 2008, GNEE Metal Group deeply recognizes the quality and responsibility embodied in the ASTM B111 standard. This standard not only specifies chemical composition and mechanical properties but also represents a comprehensive quality commitment spanning manufacturing processes to testing and verification. GNEE solemnly assures global customers that every ASTM B111-standard condenser tube and copper alloy tubing we supply will strictly adhere to its requirements for seamless manufacturing, annealing treatment, eddy current testing, and various mechanical performance tests.
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Packaging and shipping
GNEE offers professional packaging for exported copper pipes. First, we apply anti-rust oil and plastic film to prevent oxidation. Then, we securely strap with steel straps and add corner protectors. Finally, we place the pipes on wooden pallets and reinforce them with iron or wooden boxes, ensuring they are moisture-proof and impact-resistant during ocean transport, while facilitating easy loading and unloading. All packaging meets export standards.
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