Copper C101 (OFE Copper)
Copper C101 (Oxygen-Free Electronic) is 99.99% pure copper with the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any commercial copper. It is used in critical electronic and high-vacuum applications where maximum conductivity is required.
Machinability
20/100
Tolerance
±0.02 mm
Category
Copper Alloys
Material Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 220 MPa (32 ksi) |
| Yield Strength | 69 MPa (10 ksi) |
| Hardness | 42 HRF |
| Density | 8.94 g/cm³ |
| Machinability Rating | 20/100 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 391 W/m·K |
| Melting Point | 1,083 °C |
| Tolerance | ±0.02 mm |
Common Grades
C101C10100OFEOFHC
Advantages
- Highest conductivity
- Excellent for vacuum applications
- Superior purity (99.99%)
- Non-magnetic
Limitations
- Very soft and gummy to machine
- Expensive
- Tarnishes easily
- Low strength
Common Applications
Waveguides
Superconductor components
Vacuum chambers
Electron tube parts
Bus bars
Industries Served
ElectronicsTelecommunicationsEnergyAerospace
Available Surface Finishes
Nickel PlatingTin PlatingSilver PlatingPassivation
Material Comparisons
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