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Material datasheet · Pure copper (>99.9%)

Electrolytic Tough Pitch Copper

UNS C11000 · Annealed (O60, soft); properties shown are annealed values

100% IACS conductivity standard. Bus bars, RF housings, heat sinks.

UTS
32 ksi
220 MPa
Yield strength
10 ksi
70 MPa
Elongation
45%
in 2″
Hardness
HRF 40 (annealed)
Typical
Density
0.323
lb/in³ · 8.94 g/cc
Modulus E
17.0
Mpsi · 117 GPa
CTE
9.4
µin/in·°F
Service T (max)
400°F
Continuous

Chemical composition

Nominal % by weight.

Element % by wt
Cu ≥99.90
O 0.02–0.05

Applicable specifications

AMS / ASTM / MIL.

  • ASTM B187 (bar)
  • ASTM B152 (sheet)
  • AMS 4500

Machining guidance

CNC parameters and tooling.

Roughing SFM
200–400
Finishing SFM
300–600
Machinability rating
20 / 100
B1112 = 100
Coolant
Flood
Tooling

Polished carbide, sharp positive rake; avoid built-up edge

Notes

Gummy. Sharp tools, light cuts, no rubbing. Add tellurium (C145) or sulfur (C147) for free-machining grades.

Stock & cost

Forms and Q1 2026 pricing.

Available forms
BarPlateSheetTube
Stock cost
$5.00–$10.00/lb
Mid-quantity bar/plate, Q1 2026 USD
Common finishes
  • Tin plate
  • Silver plate
  • Nickel plate
  • Lacquer (anti-tarnish)

Typical applications

Where C110 Copper is the right pick.

  • Bus bars
  • Electrical contacts
  • RF housings
  • Heat sinks
  • Plumbing

Alternative materials

Substitute or upgrade options.

  • C145 (tellurium copper, free-machining)
  • C172 BeCu (high strength)
  • C194 (high cond + strength)

True Precision Machining · Buellton, CA

Machine your part in C110 Copper.

5-axis CNC · ISO 9001 · AS9100 · ITAR · CMMC-compliant · DFARS-compliant supply chain. AS9102 FAI on aerospace.

Phone: 805-964-4545
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Datasheet generated 2026 · Mechanical values are typical room-T averages from MMPDS / ASM. Verify against MTRs for design-critical applications.

Technically reviewed by the True Precision Machining engineering team · Last reviewed June 2026

Standards referenced: ASTM B187 (bar), ASTM B152 (sheet), AMS 4500