Metals
Metals And Alloys
Comparison of different metal conductors
Copper | High Performance Conductors | Light Weight Conductors | Resistance Conductors | Plated Conductors | Precious Metal Conductors | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Metal |
Copper Cu-ETP |
Copper Cu-OFE |
RCW Reinforced Copper Wire |
HTW High Tension Wire |
XHTW X-tra High Tension Wire |
EF70 ECONFLEX 70 |
Aluminum Al99.5 |
CCA10% Copper Clad Aluminum |
CCA15% Copper Clad Aluminum |
HTCCA15% High Tension CCA |
HTCCA30% High Tension CCA |
HTCCA50% High Tension CCA |
CuNi44 Constantan |
CuSn6 Bronze |
CuZn30 (Ms70) Brass |
Cu/Ag5 | Cu/Ag10 | Cu/Ag20 | Cu/Ag50 | Cu/Ag100 | Cu/Ag200 | Cu/Ni65 |
Nickel Ni99.6 |
Silver Ag99.99 |
Gold Au99.99 |
Material no. | CW004A | CW009A | - | - | - | EN AW-1050 | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0842 | CW452K | CW505L | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.4060 | - | - | |
Technical valuesUnit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diameters available[mm] Min - Max | 0.010 - 0.500 | 0.010 - 0.500 | 0.020 - 0.500 | 0.010 - 0.500 | 0.010 - 0.500 | 0.020 - 0.200 | 0.030 - 0.500 | 0.080 - 0.500 | 0.020 - 0.500 | 0.030 - 0.500 | 0.030 - 0.500 | 0.030 - 0.500 | 0.035 - 0.500 | 0.025 - 0.500 | 0.030 - 0.500 | 0.100 - 0.500 | 0.05 - 0.500 | 0.02 - 0.500 | 0.02 - 0.500 | 0.016 - 0.500 | 0.016 - 0.500 | 0.035 - 0.500 | 0.035 - 0.500 | 0.016 - 0.500 | 0.020 - 0.500 |
Density[g/cm³] Nom | 8.93 | 8.93 | 8.90 | 9.00 | 9.00 | 8.90 | 2.70 | 3.32 | 3.63 | 3.63 | 4.57 | 5.82 | 8.90 | 8.80 | 8.40 | 8.90 | 8.90 | 9.00 | 9.00 | 9.10 | 9.20 | 8.90 | 8.88 | 10.49 | 19.32 |
Conductivity[S/m * 106] Nom | 58.50 | 58.50 | 57.50 | 54.08 | 51.42 | 52.25 | 35.85 | 37.70 | 39.15 | 36.00 | 40.60 | 45.20 | 2.00 | 7.50 | 16.00 | 58.50 | 58.50 | 58.50 | 58.50 | 58.50 | 58.50 | 55.00 | 12.20 | 62.50 | 44.70 |
IACS[%] Nom | 101 | 101 | 99 | 93 | 89 | 90 | 62 | 65 | 68 | 62 | 70 | 78 | 3 | 13 | 28 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 95 | 21 | 108 | 77 |
Temperature-Coefficient[10-6/K] Min - Max of electrical resistance |
3800 - 4100 | 3800 - 4100 | 3700 - 4100 | 3400 - 3800 | 3200 - 3600 | 3050 - 3450 | 3800 - 4200 | 3700 - 4200 | 3700 - 4100 | 3400 - 3800 | 3600 - 4150 | 3750 - 4250 | -80 - 40 | 550 - 700 | 1200 - 1800 | 3900 - 4300 | 3900 - 4300 | 3900 - 4300 | 3900 - 4300 | 3900 - 4300 | 3900 - 4300 | 3900 - 4300 | 5000 - 6000 | 3800 - 4100 | 3900 - 4100 |
Elongation (1)[%] Nom | 25 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 35 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 10 |
Tensile strength (1)[N/mm²] Nom | 260 | 260 | 325 | 360 | 385 | 485 | 120 | 150 | 180 | 220 | 230 | 240 | 620 | 490 | 460 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 280 | 520 | 200 | 170 |
Flex Life (2)[%] Nom 100% = Cu |
100 | 100 | 180 | 1450 | 3700 | 3150 | 20 | 50 | 80 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 2250 | 5150 | 2800 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Outer metal layer by volume[%] Nom | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 50 | - | - | - | > 0.4 | > 0.8 | > 1.7 | > 4.1 | > 7.9 | > 14.6 | 6.6 | - | - | - |
Outer metal layer by weight[%] Nom | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 27 | 37 | 37 | 59 | 77 | - | - | - | > 0.5 | > 1.0 | > 2 | > 4.8 | > 9.1 | > 16.7 | 6.5 | - | - | - |
Weldability/Solderability[--] | ++/++ | ++/++ | ++/++ | ++/++ | ++/++ | ++/++ | +/-- | ++/++ | ++/++ | ++/++ | ++/++ | ++/++ | ++/+ | ++/++ | ++/+ | ++/++ | ++/++ | ++/++ | ++/++ | ++/++ | ++/++ | ++/-- | ++/-- | ++/++ | ++/++ |
Properties | Very high conductivity, good tensile strength, high elongation, excellent windability, good weldability and solderability | Oxygen content of max. 5 ppm, less impurity than Cu-ETP, very high conductivity, high tensile strength, high elongation, good weldability and solderability | Improved tensile strength compared to standard copper, good elongation, improved flex life compared to standard copper, high conductivity which is nearly similar to standard copper, good weldability and solderability | Significant higher tensile strength compared to standard copper, good elongation, higher flex life compared to standard copper, high conductivity which is only slightly lower than standard copper, good weldability and solderability | Significant higher tensile strength compared to standard copper, high elongation, very high flex life allows high reliability for terminal connection, high conductivity, good weldability and solderability | ECONFLEX combines environmentally friendly material, high conductivity and high flex-life. Very high tensile strength at semi-hard condition, very high flex life allows high reliability for terminal connection and bending, good weldability and solderability | Very low density allows high weight reduction, fast heat dissipation, low conductivity | CCA combines the advantages of Aluminum and Copper. Low density allows weight reduction, elevated conductivity and tensile strength compared to Aluminum, good weldability and solderability, recommended for diameter 0.080mm and above | CCA combines the advantages of Aluminum and Copper. Lower density allows weight reduction, elevated conductivity and tensile strength compared to Aluminum, good weldability and solderability, recommended for very fine sizes down to 0.020mm | High Tension CCA combines high tensile strength, high conductivity and low density. Low density allows weight reduction, higher tensile strength than standard Aluminum. Due to the high-grade aluminum core improved tensile strength compared to standard CCA, good weldability and solderability | High Tension CCA combines high tensile strength, high conductivity and low density. Low density allows weight reduction, higher tensile strength than standard Aluminum. Due to the high-grade aluminum core and increased copper cladding improved tensile strength as well as higher conductivity compared to HCTCA15%, good weldability and solderability | High Tension CCA combines high tensile strength, high conductivity and low density. Low density allows weight reduction, higher tensile strength than standard Aluminum. Due to the high-grade aluminum core and increased copper cladding improved tensile strength as well as higher conductivity compared to HTCCA30%, good weldability and solderability | Excellent tensile strength, high elongation, very high flex life. Very low conductivity allows very high electrical resistance, very low temperature coefficient of electrical resistance, good corrosion resistivity | Very high tensile strength, very high elongation, outstanding flex life. Very low conductivity allows very high electrical resistance, good corrosion resistivity, good weldability and solderability | Very high tensile strength, high elongation, very high flex life. Low conductivity allows high electrical resistance, good corrosion resistivity, good weldability and solderability |
The recommended silver thickness depends on the requested diameter, very high conductivity, high tensile strength, high elongation, high corrosion resistivity, bright and shiny surface, good weldability and solderability.
Ultrafine wires require higher % of plating, while heavier wires can use more economical lower % |
The recommended silver thickness depends on the requested diameter, very high conductivity, high tensile strength, high elongation, high corrosion resistivity, bright and shiny surface, good weldability and solderability.
Ultrafine wires require higher % of plating, while heavier wires can use more economical lower % |
The recommended silver thickness depends on the requested diameter, very high conductivity, high tensile strength, high elongation, high corrosion resistivity, bright and shiny surface, good weldability and solderability.
Ultrafine wires require higher % of plating, while heavier wires can use more economical lower % |
The recommended silver thickness depends on the requested diameter, very high conductivity, high tensile strength, high elongation, high corrosion resistivity, bright and shiny surface, good weldability and solderability.
Ultrafine wires require higher % of plating, while heavier wires can use more economical lower % |
The recommended silver thickness depends on the requested diameter, very high conductivity, high tensile strength, high elongation, high corrosion resistivity, bright and shiny surface, good weldability and solderability.
Ultrafine wires require higher % of plating, while heavier wires can use more economical lower % |
The recommended silver thickness depends on the requested diameter, very high conductivity, high tensile strength, high elongation, high corrosion resistivity, bright and shiny surface, good weldability and solderability.
Ultrafine wires require higher % of plating, while heavier wires can use more economical lower % |
High conductivity, high tensile strength and high elongation, high corrosion resistivity, electro-plating | Very high tensile strength and high elongation. Magnetic up to 350°C, high corrosion resistivity | Excellent conductivity, high corrosion resistivity, bright and shiny surface | High conductivity, excellent corrosion resistivity |
Application | General coil winding for electrical application, HF litz wire. For use in industrial, automotive, appliance, consumer electronics | Different electrical application, HF litz wire, industrial, high-end consumer electronics | Consumer electronics, loudspeaker, earphone, vibration motor | Consumer electronics, loudspeaker, earphone, vibration motor, micro motor, high performance wire | Consumer electronics, loudspeaker, earphone, vibration motor, micro motor, HF litz wire, space and aviation industry, high performance wire | Consumer electronics, loudspeaker, earphone, vibration motor, micro motor, HF litz wire, space and aviation industry, military application, automotive, medical application, high performance wire | Different electrical application with low weight requirement, HF litz wire. For use in industrial, automotive, appliance, consumer electronics | Loudspeaker, headphone and earphone, HDD, induction heating with the need of good termination | Loudspeaker, headphone and earphone, HDD, induction heating with the need of good termination, HF litz wire | Consumer electronics, high quality loudspeaker, headphone and earphone | Consumer electronics, high quality loudspeaker, headphone and earphone | Consumer electronics, high quality loudspeaker, headphone and earphone | Precision and measuring resistor, HF litz wire, heating elements, rheostats, resistance wire | Heating elements, HF litz wire, resistance wires, textile wires® | Heating elements, HF litz wire, resistance wires, textile wires® | Loudspeaker, headphone and earphone, shielding (ESD / EMV), cable for data transmission, fashion and jewelry, colored wire of high quality standard, textile wire® | Loudspeaker, headphone and earphone, shielding (ESD / EMV), cable for data transmission, fashion and jewelry, colored wire of high quality standard, textile wire® | Loudspeaker, headphone and earphone, shielding (ESD / EMV), cable for data transmission, fashion and jewelry, colored wire of high quality standard, textile wire® | Loudspeaker, headphone and earphone, shielding (ESD / EMV), cable for data transmission, fashion and jewelry, colored wire of high quality standard, textile wire® | Loudspeaker, headphone and earphone, shielding (ESD / EMV), cable for data transmission, fashion and jewelry, colored wire of high quality standard, textile wire® | Loudspeaker, headphone and earphone, shielding (ESD / EMV), cable for data transmission, fashion and jewelry, colored wire of high quality standard, textile wire® | Shielding for cables, for applications in high thermal and chemical environment | Heating elements, heating resistance wire, precision resistance wire | Different electrical high-end application with thermal and corrosion requirements, fashion and jewelry, colored wires of high quality standard, textile wire® | Special high-end application, medical application, fashion and jewelry, textile wire® |
All ELEKTRISOLA - typical values are the results of different test or experimental series, but can vary.
(1) : Typical values
(2) : Ø 0.080mm Grade 1. Test conditions in accordance to ASTM B470
Other metals like copper clad steel (CCS) etc. on request.