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| MATERIAL OVERVIEW Characteristics: Distinctive reddish color; ductile; excellent conductor of electricity. Complexing agent, coordination numbers 2 and 4. Dissolves readily in nitric and hot concentrated Sub>2SO4, in HCl and dilute H2SO4 slowly but only when exposed to the atmosphere. More resistant to atmospheric corrosion than iron, forming a green layer of hydrated basic carbonate. Readily attacked by alkalies. A necessary trace element in human diet; a factor in plant metabolism. Essentially nontoxic in elemental form. Powder is combustible. Derivation: With sulfide ores the steps may be (1) concentration (of low grade ores) by flotation and leaching, (2) roasting, (3) formation of copper “matte” (40-50% Cu), (4) reduction of matte to “blister” copper (96-98%), (5) electrolytic refining to 99.9+% copper. Hazard: Toxic and flammable in finely divided form. Tolerance (fume) 0.2 mg/m3; (dusts and mists) 1 mg/m3. To view a photo of the item hover over the
GENERAL PROPERTIES
TYPICAL ANALYSES Impurities in ppm
COPPER WIRE
Wire diameters are available in increments of .001”.Wire is spooled to order and sold by the foot or meter. Additional diameters are available upon request. Call or e-mail for a quotation.
COPPER ROD
Additional diameters can be drawn in 2-3 days. Rod is cut to order and sold by the inch or foot. Call or e-mail for a quotation.
COPPER FOIL
Foil is cut to order and sold by the square inch or square foot. additional diameters are available upon request. Call or e-mail for a quotation.
COPPER SHEET Sheet thicknesses are available in increments of .001”. Sheet is cut to order and sold by the square inch or square foot. Call or e-mail for a quotation.
COPPER SPUTTERING TARGETS
Additional sizes and sputtering targets produced from compounds are available upon request.
COPPER POWDER, SHOT, PELLETS, & INGOT Powder, shot, pellets, and ingots are packaged to order and sold by the gram or kilogram.
COPPER COMPOUNDS
Compounds are packaged to order and sold by the gram or kilogram.
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