What is TP1/C12000 copper?
TP1 phosphorus-deoxidized copper rods are an important copper alloy material known for their excellent electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and workability. They are widely used in the electrical, construction, transportation, aerospace, and other industries. Below is a detailed introduction covering their production process, performance characteristics, and application areas.
Performance Characteristics
TP1 phosphorus-deoxidized copper rods possess a range of exceptional performance characteristics. First, they offer excellent electrical conductivity with high electrical conduction rates, making them a crucial material in the electrical industry. Second, phosphorus-deoxidized copper rods exhibit strong thermal conductivity, making them suitable for manufacturing thermal equipment such as heat sinks and heat exchangers. Additionally, they have excellent workability, allowing for easy processing through cutting, bending, welding, and other operations, which facilitates the production of complex-shaped components. Furthermore, phosphorus-deoxidized copper rods boast relatively high strength and hardness, enabling them to withstand significant loads and impact forces.
Workability
TP1 phosphorus-deoxidized copper rods are easy to process and can undergo various operations such as cutting, bending, and welding. During processing, they demonstrate good plastic deformation capability, minimizing the risk of cracks or fractures. Moreover, their machinability is favorable, meeting the demands of high-precision machining. As a result, they are widely used in the manufacturing of high-precision, complex copper products.
Chemical Composition
Copper + Silver (Cu+Ag): 99.90%
Phosphorus (P): 0.004–0.012%
Iron (Fe): 0.01%
Nickel (Ni): 0.005%
Antimony (Sb): 0.002%
Bismuth (Bi): 0.002%
Sulfur (S): 0.005%
Oxygen (O): 0.01%
Arsenic (As): 0.002%
Mechanical Properties
Density: 8.9 g/cm³
Electrical Conductivity (%IACS): 98%
Electrical Conductivity (MS/m): 57
Production Process
The production process of TP1 phosphorus-deoxidized copper rods primarily includes smelting, continuous casting, and rolling. During smelting, high-quality copper raw materials are selected, and an appropriate amount of phosphorus is added for deoxidation to eliminate oxides and impurities from the copper, thereby enhancing its purity and electrical conductivity. In the continuous casting process, temperature and speed must be carefully controlled to ensure the uniformity and density of the copper rods. During rolling, the rods undergo multiple passes of rolling and stretching to achieve the required dimensions and precision.
Application Areas
Due to their numerous outstanding performance characteristics, TP1 phosphorus-deoxidized copper rods are widely used across various fields.
In the electrical industry, they are primarily used to manufacture components such as wires, cables, and electrical connectors, ensuring stable current transmission.
In the construction industry, they are applied in the production of piping equipment like water pipes and radiators, offering excellent corrosion resistance and a long service life.
In the transportation sector, they are used to manufacture automotive parts and rail transit equipment, enhancing the stability and safety of these systems.
In the aerospace industry, they are employed in the production of components for high-performance aircraft and rockets, meeting the requirements for use in extreme environments such as high temperatures and high pressures.
Our factory
We are a specialized manufacturer of premium copper products, including rods, tubes, plates, bars, wires, and strips. Our factory strictly adheres to international standards such as ASTM, EN, JIS, and GB, ensuring material compliance for global markets. Equipped with modern production lines-including continuous casting for rods, cold drawing machines for tubes, and precision rolling mills for strips-we maintain tight control over dimensions and tolerances. Every batch undergoes rigorous in-house testing using spectrometers for chemical composition, tensile testers for mechanical properties, and eddy current testers for defect detection. Our dedicated quality lab guarantees traceable, reliable products for electrical, automotive, and engineering applications worldwide.





