1.1
This specification
2
covers the requirements for copper sheet, strip, plate, and rolled bar produced from the following coppers.
Copper
UNS No.
A
Previous
Designation
Type of Copper
C10100
OFE
Oxygen-free electronic
C10200
OF
Oxygen-free without residual
deoxidants
C10300
OFXLP
Oxygen-free extra low phosphorus
C10400, C10500, C10700
OFS
Oxygen-free, silver bearing
C10800
OFLP
Oxygen-free low phosphorus
C10910
.
Low oxygen
C11000
B
ETP,
TP
B
Electrolytic tough pitch,
B
Tough pitch
B
C11300, C11400, C11600
STP
Silver bearing tough pitch
C12000
DLP
Phosphorized, low residual phos-
phorus
C12200
DHP
Phosphorized, high residual phos-
phorus
C12300
DHPS
Phosphorized, silver bearing
C14200
DPA
Phosphorus deoxidized, arsenical
C14420
.
Tin bearing tellurium copper
C14530
.
Tin tellurium bearing copper
Note 1:
Each of the coppers listed has unique properties that can make it suitable for specific applications. The purchaser should consult with the supplier to determine which copper would be best suited for the intended application.
Note 2:
This specification is not intended to establish requirements for material rolled to ounce-weight thicknesses. Such material is defined in Specification
B370
.
Flat copper products with finished (rolled or drawn) edges (flat wire and strip) are defined in Specification
B272
.
1.1.1
When a specific copper is not identified in the contract or purchase order, the supplier may furnish product from any of the listed coppers.
1.2
Units—
The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other and values from the two systems shall not be combined.
1.3
The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test method(s) described in this specification.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.