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C12000-copper-alloy.pdf

What is TP1/C12000 copper?

TP1/C12000 copper Features

Deoxidized Copper Characteristics: Contains trace phosphorus (0.005-0.012%), excellent deoxidation ability, and significantly better welding performance compared to common copper.

High Conductivity/Thermal Conductivity: Conductivity ≥ 90% IACS, Thermal conductivity ≥ 350 W/(m·K), suitable for high-performance electrical and thermal conductivity applications.

Corrosion Resistance: Excellent resistance to high-temperature oxidation and steam corrosion, suitable for chemical pipelines, condensers, and other humid/high-temperature environments.

Workability:

Excellent cold working properties, can be made into thin-walled tubes or complex shapes.

For hot working, temperature control is required (annealing temperature: 500-700°C) to avoid grain coarsening.

Hydrogen Embrittlement Resistance: Phosphorus elements inhibit hydrogen penetration, reducing the risk of "hydrogen embrittlement" and enabling processing in reducing atmospheres.

 

Common Product Forms and Dimensions

Product Form

Dimension Range

Applicable Standard

Tube

Outer Diameter: 5-219mm, Wall Thickness: 0.5-10mm

GB/T 1527-2017

Bar

Diameter: 10-150mm

GB/T 1528-2019

Plate/Strip

Thickness: 0.3-10mm, Width ≤1000mm

GB/T 2059-2017

Wire

Diameter: 0.5-20mm

GB/T 14953-2017

Irregular shape

Custom dimensions based on customer drawings

Agreement Technical Conditions

 

Chemical Composition (GB/T 5231-2012)

Component

Cu+Ag

Pb

Sb

Bi

P

Fe

S

Other Impurities

Content (%)

≥99.90

≤0.005

≤0.002

≤0.001

0.005-0.012

≤0.005

≤0.005

≤0.05

 

TP1 Physical Properties

Property

Value

Density

8.9 g/cm³

Conductivity

90-93% IACS

Thermal Conductivity

350 W/(m·K)

Thermal Expansion Coefficient

17.7×10⁻⁶/K

Elastic Modulus

132 GPa

Melting Point

1083°C

 

TP1 Mechanical Properties

State

Tensile Strength (MPa)

Elongation (%)

Vickers Hardness (HV)

Hard (Y)

≥275

≥5

80-110

Annealed (M)

≥200

≥40

50-70

Pancake Coil Copper Pipe
full hard Copper Tube
annealed coils
Straight Copper Tube

TP1 Advantages

Excellent Welding Performance: The phosphorus deoxidation process reduces oxidation risks, supporting high-precision processes such as flame welding and induction welding.

High Purity and Environmental Friendliness: Low impurity content, recyclable, and compliant with environmental requirements.

Balanced Performance: Combines excellent conductivity, thermal conductivity, and corrosion resistance, adaptable to multiple field requirements.

 

TP1 Applications

Refrigeration Industry: Air conditioning condenser tubes, refrigerator evaporators.

Chemical Equipment: Corrosion-resistant pipelines, reactor linings.

Electrical Electronics: Cable conductors, heat sink substrates.

Architectural Decoration: Art sculptures, weather-resistant roofing materials.

 

FAQ

Q: What is the main difference between TP1 and TP2?

A: TP1 has lower phosphorus content (0.005-0.012% vs. 0.015-0.040% in TP2), offering higher conductivity, but its welding performance is slightly inferior to TP2.

 

Q: Is TP1 suitable for drinking water pipelines?

A: It must comply with GB/T 18033-2017 standards and pass migration testing for lead, arsenic, and other elements.

 

Q: How should TP1 be treated after cold working?

A: After cold work hardening, it should be annealed to restore ductility, with a recommended temperature of 500-600°C.

 

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.

 

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. 

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