Oxygen Free Copper - CDA 103
Oxygen Free Copper (CDA 103) is a high-purity copper alloy with added phosphorus to improve its resistance to hydrogen embrittlement. It offers good conductivity and is used in specific high-temperature and vacuum applications.
Chemical Composition
Element |
Composition |
Copper |
99.95 min (incl.Ag) |
Lead |
0.005% max |
Bismuth |
0.0010% max |
Total Imps |
0.03% max (excl. O2 & Ag) |
Physical Properties
Property |
Value |
Density |
8.89 to 8.94 g/cm³ |
Melting Point |
1083°C (1981°F) |
Electrical Conductivity |
101% IACS (minimum) |
Thermal Conductivity |
399 W/m·°C |
Specific Heat |
385 J/kg·K |
Thermal Expansion Coefficient (20-200°C) |
17.3 × 10⁻⁶ /°C |
Electrical Resistivity |
0.017 microhm·m |
Modulus of Elasticity |
118,000 N/mm² |
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) |
222 to 385 MPa (32 to 56 × 10³ psi) |
Tensile Strength: Yield (Proof) |
60 to 325 MPa (8.7 to 47 × 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 |
Fabrication Properties
Property |
Value |
Hot Working Temperature Range |
750-950°C |
Hot Formability |
Good |
Cold Formability |
Excellent |
Cold reduction between anneals |
95% max. |
Machinability rating (free cutting brass = 100) |
20% |
Annealing Temp. |
Range 200-650°C |
Stress Relieving Temp |
Range 150-200°C |
Common Applications
Common Applications of Oxygen Free Copper (CDA 103):
- High-temperature applications
- Vacuum tube components
- Electrical conductors in hydrogen environments
- Heat exchangers
- Cryogenic equipment
- Brazing and welding materials
- Aerospace components requiring hydrogen resistance
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