Product: Red Copper (Industrial Copper) Key specifications Material: Industrial red copper (essentially elemental copper) Relative density: 8.9 (about 15% heavier than ordinary steel) Surface: develops a rosered to purple oxide film (hence the name 'red copper') Mechanical properties: ductility and plasticity; relatively low strength and hardness Processing: good machinability and forming performance; can be soldered and fiberwelded Why customers choose this product Reliable electrical performance: electrical conductivity makes it ideal where low resistance is critical. Efficient heat transfer: thermal conductivity reduces temperature gradients and improves heatexchange efficiency. Easy fabrication: ductility and forming characteristics reduce manufacturing complexity and enable tight bending and shaping. Versatile joining: compatible with common joining methods, including soldering and fiber welding, for durable assemblies. How it solves common problems Reduces energy losses in electrical systems by delivering lowresistance paths for current. Improves thermal management in heat exchangers and piping by quickly moving heat away from critical components. Simplifies production and —its formability and solderability allow faster bending, forming, and reliable joints without extreme processing. Provides predictable weight and material behavior for design calculations thanks to its specified density (8.9). Important attributes Function: Conductive and thermally conductive metal for electrical and heattransfer applications Compatibility: Suitable for soldering and fiber welding; compatible with common electrical equipment fabrication processes Material behavior: Very ductile and malleable; less suitable where tensile strength or hardness is required Appearance: Rosered to purple after surface oxidation Typical applications and use scenarios 1) Electrical busbars, generator components and switchgear Use case: Fabricating busbars and connector components where low resistance and good malleability are required for compact, current assemblies. Benefit: Minimizes voltage drop and supports reliable current distribution in power systems. 2) Cables, transformer windings and electrical conductors Use case: Conductive cores and terminations that require conductivity and easy soldering/welding. Benefit: Enhances efficiency and serviceability of electrical distribution and transformation equipment. 3) Heat exchangers, piping and thermal transfer components Use case: Tubing, plates or fittings in heat exchangers and HVAC systems where fast heat transfer and easy shaping are needed. Benefit: Improves thermal performance and allows straightforward fabrication and . Limitations and design notes Not recommended where strength or surface hardness are primary requirements; consider strengthening or alternative alloys if higher mechanical strength is needed. Surface will oxidize to a rosered/purple film; plan finishing or protective coatings if a specific surface appearance or corrosion resistance is required. Ordering and specification reminders Confirm required form (sheet, bar, tube, wire) and dimensions when ordering, as this description covers material and performance characteristics rather than specific sizes. Verify compatibility of soldering and fiberwelding procedures with your manufacturing process and assemblies. Material summary Red copper is industrialgrade copper with density 8.9, notable for electrical and thermal conductivity, strong ductility and good processing performance. It can be soldered and fiberwelded and is widely used in electrical equipment (generators, busbars, cables, switchgear, transformers) and heattransfer equipment (heat exchangers, pipes). Its main tradeoff is relatively low strength and hardness compared with harder metals.