Electrolytic Tough Pitch Copper - CDA 110
Electrolytic Tough Pitch Copper (CDA 110) is a highly conductive copper with 99.9% purity. It contains a small amount of oxygen so it's suitable for electrical and thermal applications. CDA 110 offers excellent ductility, corrosion resistance, and is widely used in electrical wiring and busbars.
Chemical Composition
Element |
Composition |
Copper (Cu) + Silver (Ag) |
99.90% min |
Oxygen (O) |
0.04% |
Additional notes:
- CDA 110 is also known as UNS C11000 or Electrolytic Tough Pitch (ETP) Copper.
- The copper content includes any silver present.
- This composition represents the minimum copper content and typical oxygen content for CDA 110.
- Other impurities may be present in trace amounts, but they are not specifically listed in the provided search results.
Physical Properties
Property |
Value |
Color |
Copper |
Melting Point (Solidus) |
1981°F (1083°C) |
Flow Point (Liquidus) |
1981°F (1083°C) |
Specific Gravity |
8.94 |
Density |
0.323 lbs/in³ |
Electrical Conductivity |
101% IACS (minimum) |
Electrical Resistivity |
1.71 microhm-cm |
Thermal Conductivity |
226 BTU/(sq ft-ft-hr-°F) |
Specific Heat |
0.092 BTU/lb/°F @ 68°F |
Thermal Expansion |
9.4 × 10⁻⁶ per °F (from 68°F to 212°F) |
Modulus of Elasticity |
17,000 ksi |
Mechanical Properties
Property |
Annealed (-O) |
Light Drawn (-H00) |
1/4 Hard (-H01) |
1/2 Hard (-H02) |
Hard Drawn (-H04) |
Ultimate Tensile Strength |
32 ksi |
36 ksi |
38 ksi |
42 ksi |
50 ksi |
Yield Tensile Strength |
10 ksi |
28 ksi |
30 ksi |
36 ksi |
45 ksi |
Shear Strength |
22 ksi |
25 ksi |
25 ksi |
26 ksi |
28 ksi |
Elongation at Break |
55% |
33% |
22% |
14% |
20% |
Hardness (Rockwell) |
B10 |
B10 |
B25 |
B40 |
B50 |
Hardness (Brinell) |
57 |
57 |
64 |
74 |
83 |
Modulus of Elasticity |
17,000 ksi |
16,700-18,900 ksi |
16,700-18,900 ksi |
16,700-18,900 ksi |
16,700-18,900 ksi |
Shear Modulus |
6,300 ksi |
6,300 ksi |
6,300 ksi |
6,300 ksi |
6,300 ksi |
Thermal Properties
Property |
Value |
Thermal Conductivity |
391 W/m·K (226 BTU/(sq ft-ft-hr-°F)) |
Specific Heat |
0.385 J/g·K (0.092 BTU/lb/°F @ 68°F) |
Thermal Expansion Coefficient |
17 μstrain/°C (9.4 × 10⁻⁶ per °F from 68°F to 212°F) |
Melting Point (Solidus) |
1083°C (1981°F) |
Flow Point (Liquidus) |
1083°C (1981°F) |
Melting Range |
1070 to 1080°C |
Brazing Temperature Range |
1093°C - 1177°C (2000°F - 2150°F) |
Fabrication Properties
Property |
Value |
Cold Working Capacity |
Excellent |
Hot Forming Capacity |
Excellent |
Hot Forgeability Rating |
Not provided for CDA 110 |
Hot Working Temperature Range |
Not provided for CDA 110 |
Annealing Temperature Range |
Not provided for CDA 110 |
Machinability Rating |
Not provided for CDA 110 |
Brazing Temperature Range |
2000°F - 2150°F (1093°C - 1177°C) |
Solderability |
Good (inferred from general copper properties) |
Weldability |
Good (inferred from general copper properties) |
Common Applications
Common Applications of Electrolytic Tough Pitch Copper (CDA 110):
- Electrical wiring and cables
- Busbars and switchgear
- Electrical connectors and terminals
- Power transmission lines
- Grounding systems
- Motors and transformers
- Heat exchangers and radiators
- Plumbing components
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