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

±0.01 mm

Category

Copper Alloys

Material Properties

PropertyValue
Tensile Strength220 MPa (32 ksi)
Yield Strength69 MPa (10 ksi)
Hardness42 HRF
Density8.94 g/cm³
Machinability Rating20/100
Thermal Conductivity391 W/m·K
Melting Point1,083 °C
Tolerance±0.01 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

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