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Formula: Cu
Form: Wire
Material: Copper
CAS Number: 7440-50-8
Commodity: Metals
Purity:
99.9%
Temper:
Annealed
Coating:
Silver Plated
Silver Plated Copper Spooled Wire offers a combination of copper’s excellent electrical conductivity and silver’s enhanced corrosion resistance and superior thermal conductivity. It is widely used in applications where high performance and durability are essential, such as in high-frequency circuits, telecommunications cables, and aerospace components. In research and research laboratories, it is critical for manufacturing precision connectors, sensors, and antennas due to its reliable conductivity. Additionally, the wire is utilized in energy storage systems and automotive applications because of its ability to maintain high efficiency under stress and extreme conditions. The silver coating ensures prolonged performance in harsh environments, making it ideal for laboratory use where stability and precision are necessary.
Tolerances
Wire
| Diameter | ±10% | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | +5% / -1% |
Material Properties for Metals
Atomic Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Atomic number | 29 |
| Crystal structure | Face centred cubic |
| Electronic structure | Ar 3d¹⁰ 4s¹ |
| Valences shown | 1, 2 |
| Atomic weight( amu ) | 63.546 |
| Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns ) | 3.8 |
| Photo-electric work function( eV ) | 4.5 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 65/ 30.8 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 63/ 69.2 |
| Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm ) | 0.128 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 4/ 55.2 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 6/ 103 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 1/ 7.73 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 5/ 79.9 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 3/ 36.8 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 2/ 20.29 |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Material condition | Soft |
| Material condition | Hard |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.343 |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.343 |
| Bulk modulus( GPa ) | 137.8 |
| Bulk modulus( GPa ) | 137.8 |
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 129.8 |
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 129.8 |
| Izod toughness( J m⁻¹ ) | 68 |
| Izod toughness( J m⁻¹ ) | 58 |
| Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² ) | 87 |
| Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² ) | 49 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 314 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 224 |
| Yield strength( MPa ) | 270 |
| Yield strength( MPa ) | 54 |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm ) | 1.69@20@20°C |
| Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ ) | 0.0043@0-100°C |
| Thermal emf against Pt (cold 0C - hot 100C)( mV ) | 0.76 |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Boiling point( C ) | 2567 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 8.96@20°C |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting point( C ) | 1083 |
| Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ ) | 4796 |
| Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ ) | 205 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 385@25°C |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 401@0-100°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 17@0-100°C |
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