Summary of Two Main Grades of Copper

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Mechanical PropertyCopper C110Copper C101
Ultimate tensile strength220 – 230 MPa310 – 380 MPa
Yield strength69 – 140 MPa185 – 340 MPa
Young’s modulus(modulus of elasticity)115 – 120 GPa125 – 135 GPa
Elongation at break15 – 50 %6 – 25 %
Hardness40 HRF27 HV
AdvantagesGood malleability, ductility, excellent heat and electrical conductivityHigh percentage of Copper – 99.95%, great thermal conductivity
ApplicationsElectrical instruments
Vacuum capacitors
Circuit breakers
Magnetrons
Automotive
Domestic
Appliances
Electronics
Cold formed components