What is TP1/C12000 copper?
According to national standards, the designation of copper grades typically consists of letters and numbers. "T" represents copper, and "P" indicates that it is phosphorus-deoxidized copper. The "1" in TP1 indicates that the residual phosphorus content is within a specific low range.
Phosphorus acts as a deoxidizer in TP1 copper. During the smelting process, molten copper easily absorbs oxygen, forming copper oxide, which severely affects the weldability and cold bending performance of the copper material. By adding trace amounts of phosphorus, it reacts with oxygen to form phosphorus pentoxide and other slag, which is then removed, resulting in copper with extremely low oxygen content.
Applications of TP1/C12000
*Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry: This is one of the innovative application markets for copper tubing. Due to its good thermal conductivity, ease of bending and connection, and resistance to refrigerant corrosion, copper is an ideal material for manufacturing tubing connecting compressors, condensers, and evaporators in refrigerators, air conditioners, and other equipment. The good heat resistance of TP1 copper tubing also makes it suitable for the operating temperatures inside air conditioning systems.
* Heat Exchangers and Radiators: Copper tubes are used as heat transfer elements in heat exchange equipment in industries such as power, chemical, and shipbuilding. They efficiently transfer heat between fluids. Copper tubes are also commonly used in automotive radiators and power plant condensers.
* Water and Gas Supply Systems: Copper tubes are antibacterial, corrosion-resistant, and have a long service life, making them a preferred material for hot and cold water pipes and gas pipelines in high-end buildings. Their smooth inner walls are less prone to scaling, ensuring smooth water flow.
* Industrial Piping: In industries such as chemical, food, and pharmaceutical, copper tubes are used to transport media with special requirements for pipe materials due to their corrosion resistance and non-toxicity.
* Other Industrial Applications: Copper tubes are also used in the manufacture of bearings, bushings, hydraulic system piping, and various electrical components requiring high electrical and thermal conductivity.
Copper C12000 Pipes Chemical Composition
| Grade | Cu | Ph |
| C12000 | Including Ag | 0.004 - 0.012 |
Copper C12000 Pipes Physical Properties
| Density (lb / cu. in.) | Electrical Resistivity (microhm-cm (at 68 Deg F)) | Melting Point (Deg F) | Mean Coeff Thermal Expansion | Modulus of Elasticity Tension |
| 0.323 | 10.6 | 1981 | 9.4 | 17000 |
Copper C12000 Pipe Temper
| ASTM B111 Copper C12000 H55 Pipe | ASTM B68 Copper C12000 H55 Pipe |
| ASTM B280 Copper C12000 H55 Pipe | Copper Pipe ASTM B111 C12000 H58 Pipe |
| Copper Pipe ASTM B68 C12000 H58 Pipe | Copper Pipe ASTM B280 C12000 H58 Pipe |
| Copper Pipe ASTM B111 C12000 061 Pipe | Copper Pipe ASTM B68 C12000 061 Pipe |
| Copper Pipe O50 | Copper Pipe ASTM B111 C12000 O60 Pipe |
| Copper Pipe ASTM B111 C12000 H55 Pipe | Copper Pipe ASTM B68 C12000 H55 Pipe |
| Copper Pipe ASTM B280 C12000 H55 Pipe | Copper C12000 H55 Pipe |
| ASTM B68 Copper C12000 H58 Pipe | ASTM B280 Copper C12000 H58 Pipe |
| Copper Pipe ASTM B111 C12000 H80 Pipe | Copper Pipe ASTM B68 C12000 H80 Pipe |
| Copper Pipe ASTM B280 C12000 061 Pipe | Copper C12000 061 Pipe |
| Copper 061 TEMPER Pipes | Copper Pipe 061 |
| ASTM B111 Copper C12000 061 Pipe | ASTM B68 Copper C12000 061 Pipe |
| Copper Pipe ASTM B68 C12000 HRF50 Pipe | Copper Pipe ASTM B280 C12000 HRF50 Pipe |
C12000 vs C10200
| Feature | UNS C12000 | UNS C10200 |
|---|---|---|
| Common Name | Phosphorus Deoxidized, Low Residual P (DLP) | Oxygen-Free Copper (OF) |
| Key Composition | Cu ≥99.90%, P: 0.004-0.012% | Cu ≥99.95%, O ≤0.0005% |
| Oxygen Content | Very Low | Extremely Low (Virtually Zero) |
| Deoxidizer | Phosphorus | None (Process-controlled) |
| Electrical Conductivity | Very High (~100% IACS) | Highest (~101%+ IACS) |
| Thermal Conductivity | Very High | Slightly Higher |
| Formability & Ductility | Excellent | Superior (especially in annealed state) |
| Weldability & Brazability | Excellent (due to P deoxidation) | Excellent (requires inert atmosphere) |
| Resistance to Hydrogen Embrittlement | Poor (in reducing atmospheres) | Very Good (no Cu₂O to react) |
| Typical Applications | High-conductivity busbars, heat exchangers, tubing | High-vacuum electronics, glass-metal seals, waveguides, sputtering targets |
Choose C10200 (Oxygen-Free Copper) when your priority is:
Maximum Purity & Conductivity: For critical electrical/electronic components (e.g., waveguides, semiconductor parts).
High-Temperature in Hydrogen: For service in reducing atmospheres (e.g., hydrogen furnaces, brazing atmospheres) where hydrogen embrittlement is a risk.
Superior Ductility & Forming: For severe cold working and deep drawing applications.
High-Vacuum or Sealing Applications: Where outgassing or oxidation at high temperatures must be absolutely minimized (e.g., glass-metal seals, accelerator parts).
Choose C12000 (Phosphorus Deoxidized Copper) when your priority is:
Excellent Conductivity at Lower Cost: For high-performance busbars, electrical conductors, and heat exchangers where C10200's marginal gain isn't justified.
Easier Joining in Air: Its deoxidized nature makes it very forgiving for welding and brazing in standard shop environments.
General High-Conductivity Applications: Where hydrogen embrittlement is not a concern (e.g., standard electrical components, non-reducing atmosphere heat transfer).
Good Balance of Performance and Practical Fabrication.
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Our product range
| Product Category | Key Product Forms | Common Standards (Examples) | Typical Applications / Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Rods & Bars | Round Rods, Square Bars, Hexagonal Bars | ASTM B187, C11000, C10200; EN 12163-66; JIS H3250 | Electrical conductors, machined parts, connectors, hardware. Available in various tempers (soft, hard). |
| Copper Tubes & Pipes | Seamless Tubes, Straight Lengths, Coils (for flexible tubes) | ASTM B75, B280, B88; EN 12735; JIS H3300 | Plumbing, HVAC/R, heat exchangers, medical gas lines, hydraulic systems. |
| Copper Plates & Sheets | Plates (>6mm thickness), Sheets (<6mm thickness) | ASTM B152, C11000; EN 1652; JIS H3100 | Architectural cladding, industrial fabrication, grounding plates, chemical processing. |
| Copper Strips & Foils | Strips, Rolls, Precision Foils | ASTM B272, C11000; EN 1652; JIS H3100 | Electrical contacts, transformers, shielding, gaskets, decorative inlays. |
| Copper Wires | Bare Copper Wire, Stranded Wire, Busbars | ASTM B1, B3, B187; EN 13601; JIS H3260 | Windings, cables, busbars, fasteners, welding electrodes. |
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