Copper - Service Properties
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| Symbol EN 1652 |
Service Properties | Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Cu-ETP | Excellent formability and conductivity but can be embrittled if heated in reducing atmospheres because of the presence of Oxygen | ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (EARTHING STRAPS, TRANSFORMER WINDING, CONTACTS), HEAT EXCHANGERS, CABLE WRAP. USE Cu-OF WHEN EMBRITTLEMENT IS POSSIBLE. |
| Cu-FRTP | ||
| Cu-OF | Reduced oxygen to prevent embrittlement. Similar formability to Cu-ETP |
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| Cu-DLP | With no oxygen present embrittlement problems do not arise, however the conductivity suffers in the presence of phosphorus. | EXTENSIVELY USED FOR FABRICATION AND GENERAL ENGIEERING WHEN BRAZING OR WELDING IS TO BE USED AND HIGH CONDUCTIVITY NOT A REQUIREMENT. |
| Cu-HLP |
