Copper wire is a versatile electrical conductor made from pure copper (Cu) metal, widely used in electrical, electronics, and industrial applications.
*Types:*
1. Bare Copper Wire
2. Insulated Copper Wire (PVC, XLPE, Teflon)
3. Braided Copper Wire
4. Copper Clad Aluminum Wire
5. Copper-Nickel Alloy Wire
*Product Specifications:*
*Physical Characteristics:*
– Color: Reddish-orange
– Shape: Round, rectangular, or square
– Size: AWG (American Wire Gauge) 4-40
– Diameter: 0.05-10 mm
– Length: Customizable (coils, reels, or cut-to-length)
*Chemical Composition:*
– Copper (Cu): 99.9% min
– Impurities: Oxygen, sulfur, iron, etc.
*Electrical Properties:*
– Conductivity: 59.6 x 10^7 Siemens/m (IACS)
– Resistivity: 1.68 x 10^-8 Ωm
– Temperature coefficient: 0.0043/°C
*Mechanical Properties:*
– Tensile strength: 200-400 MPa
– Elongation: 2-10%
– Hardness: 60-90 HV
*Applications:*
1. Electrical power distribution
2. Electronics (circuits, devices)
3. Industrial machinery
4. Automotive systems
5. Communication cables
6. Building wiring
7. Renewable energy systems
*Certifications:*
1. RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
2. REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals)
3. UL (Underwriters Laboratories)
4. IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)
5. ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
*Packing Options:*
1. Coils
2. Reels
3. Cut-to-length
4. Spools
5. Wooden drums
*Shelf Life:*
– Unlimited (proper storage)