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title: Copper | Allied Metal Ltd
description: Copper alloys are a common material used in fabrication and can be alloyed with a variety of elements to give them different properties.
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# COPPER

### CORROSION RESISTANCE **ELECTRIC AND THERMAL CONDUCTIVITIES**  ANTIMICROBIAL

## WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF **COPPER**?

Copper is easily formable, corrosion-resistant, and can be joined by welding, soldering, or brazening. Applications like copper busbars primarily choose this material for its conductivity, other applications benefit from the antimicrobial properties.

Opting for an alloy of copper such as bronze can compensate for the lower strength usually exhibited by a copper product, whereas a brass will offer much better machinability.

**(+)** Good weldability

**(+)** Great ductility

**(-)** Lowest machinability

**(-)** relatively not cost-effective (price drastically fluctuates)

**(-)** Low range tensile/yield strength

#### Ductility/Formability

9595

#### Machinability

3030

#### Weldability

7070

#### Strength

2525

#### Cost

7575

## WHAT IS COPPER USED FOR?

Copper is widely used by **commercial contractors** in electrical applications. This is largely due to its corrosion resistance and electrical conductivities.

Thermal conductivity has also made copper a key player in **electronic manufacturing services**. And its antimicrobial properties make it ideal for **medical equipment**.

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Stack Caps

Trim and Flashing

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Filter Shields

Band Pass Shields

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Bus Bars

DP Intrinsic Barrier-Clamps

## C110/C11000 COPPER

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C110/C11000 Copper was migrated to C11000 when the old method of naming grades needed to be expanded from 3 digits to 5. This grade is the most common copper we use. The **conductivity and malleability** are why it's favoured both in electrical applications like ground bus bars, and finished products including countertops, kitchen range -hoods, and more.

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