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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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