Oxygen Free Copper - CDA 102
Oxygen Free Copper (CDA 102) is 99.95% pure copper with oxygen content below 0.001%. It offers high conductivity, corrosion resistance, and superior thermal performance, ideal for electrical connectors, transformers, and heat exchangers.
Chemical Composition
Element |
Composition (%) |
Copper (Cu) |
99.95min. |
Oxygen (O) |
0.0010% Max |
Other Elements (total) |
0.05% Max |
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 |
Mechanical Properties
Property |
Value |
Elastic (Young's) Modulus |
120 GPa (17 × 10⁶ psi) |
Elongation at Break |
1.5% to 50% |
Poisson's Ratio |
0.34 |
Rockwell F Hardness |
40 to 100 |
Rockwell Superficial 30T Hardness |
27 to 70 |
Shear Modulus |
43 GPa (6.3 × 10⁶ psi) |
Shear Strength |
150 to 240 MPa (22 to 34 × 10³ psi) |
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS) |
220 to 410 MPa (32 to 60 × 10³ psi) |
Tensile Strength: Yield (Proof) |
69 to 400 MPa (10 to 58 × 10³ psi) |
Thermal Properties
Property |
Value |
Melting Point |
1083°C (1981°F) |
Specific Heat |
385 J/kg·K |
Thermal Conductivity |
399 W/m·°C |
Thermal Expansion Coefficient (20-200°C) |
17.3 × 10⁻⁶ /°C |
Brazing Temperature Range |
1093°C - 1149°C (2000°F - 2100°F) |
Fabrication Properties
Property |
Value |
Hot Working Temperature Range |
600-800°C |
Hot Formability |
Good |
Cold Formability |
Excellent |
Cold Reduction Between Anneals |
95% max. |
Machinability Rating |
20% (of free-cutting brass) |
Soldering |
Excellent |
Brazing |
Excellent |
Oxy-acetylene Welding |
Good |
Gas-shielded Arc Welding |
Excellent |
Resistance Welding: Spot and Seam |
Not recommended |
Resistance Welding: Butt |
Good |
Brazing Temperature Range |
1093°C - 1149°C (2000°F - 2100°F) |
Common Applications
Common Applications of Oxygen Free Copper (CDA 102):
- Electrical connectors and terminals
- Transformer windings
- Busbars and conductors
- Heat exchangers and radiators
- High-end audio and video cables
- Semiconductor components
- Microwave and RF connectors
- Vacuum tubes and specialized electrical equipment
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