C11000 (C110) – Electrolytic Tough Pitch Copper
C11000 (C110) – Electrolytic Tough Pitch Copper
C11000 (ETP Copper) is the backbone of the electrical industry, offering near-perfect conductivity and exceptional formability for high-current applications.
Why You’ll Like It:
- ~100% IACS conductivity.
- Excellent weldability and solderability.
- Perfect for bus bars and switchgear.
Common Applications:
Bus bars, switchgear panels, terminals, grounding systems, transformer conductors.
Technical Snapshot:
C ≤0.15 | Mn 5.5–7.5 | Cr 16–18 | Ni 3.5–5.5 | N ≤0.25 UTS 90–110 ksi | YS 40–50 ksi | El. 40–45% | HRB 85–95
Available Forms: Coil, strip, sheet, foil, bar, plate, custom bus bar.
Standards: ASTM B152 / B187 | CDA C11000
Tempers Explained:
|
Temper |
Description |
Typical Use |
|
O (Annealed) |
Fully ductile for formed or punched bars. |
Flexible bus assemblies. |
|
H01 (¼ Hard) |
Adds strength but stays bendable. |
Long flat conductors. |
|
H02 (½ Hard) |
Balanced spring and stiffness. |
High-current rails. |
|
H04 (Full Hard) |
Stiff and flat, durable. |
Heavy-duty bars. |
|
H06–H08 |
Rigid, heat-resistant. |
Laminated or high-amp assemblies. |
C11000 electrolytic tough pitch copper from Source21 is a cornerstone material of the electrical industry, delivering near perfect electrical conductivity with excellent formability for high current applications. Offering approximately 100 percent IACS conductivity this copper grade combines outstanding weldability and solderability with dependable mechanical performance, making it ideal for bus bars switchgear and power distribution components. It is widely used in bus bars switchgear panels terminals grounding systems and transformer conductors where efficiency reliability and consistency are essential. C11000 copper is available in a broad range of tempers from fully annealed for flexible formed assemblies to extra hard conditions designed for rigid high amp applications and laminated systems. Source21 supplies C11000 copper in coil, strip, sheet, foil, bar, plate, and custom bus bar, all produced to ASTM B152, ASTM B187, and CDA C11000 standards. Contact the Source21 team to place an order discuss temper selection or receive expert guidance for electrical copper applications backed by reliable supply and responsive service.