Copper
Copper Cathodes
TECHNICAL SHEET
CAS: 7440-50-8 / EINECS: 231-159-6
Chemical symbol: Cu
Purity: The purity of copper cathodes is > 99.99%
Dimensions: whole cathode: approximately 1000x1000mm – cut cathode: according to your dimensions
Product Description: Copper cathode is the first pure product from the ore. After remaining several weeks in a copper sulfate electrolysis , the cathodes are removed and are used as copper anodes in electroplating.
The copper cathodes we offer are registered at LME Grade A. This is the purest quality with a copper content greater than 99.99%. They generally measure 1000x1000mm, with a thickness of +/- 10mm.
Areas of use: we can cut these copper cathodes to your dimensions so that they can be used in your alkaline copper plating baths, acting as an anode. These baths can be based on copper cyanide and sodium cyanide or potassium cyanide .
In order to be able to hang the anodes on the anode bar using an anode hook , we can drill the cathodes according to your requirements.
Copper squares are made from copper cathode.
Packaging: On pallet
Availability: Available from stock
Safety/MSDS: Product for industrial use only.
Copper Squares
TECHNICAL SHEET
CAS: 7440-50-8 / EINECS: 231-159-6
Chemical symbol: Cu
Purity: The purity of copper squares is > 99.99%
Dimensions: 1″x1″ (25x25mm) – 2″x2″ (50x50mm) – 4″x4″ (100x100mm)
Product Description: We produce copper squares from LME approved Grade A copper cathode. We cut the following dimensions: 1“x1“, 2“x2“ and 4“x4“.
Areas of use: Copper squares are used as copper anodes and placed in titanium baskets in cyanide copper plating baths ( sodium cyanide or potassium cyanide and copper cyanide ).
Due to the competitive price of this product, it is often used for decorative applications. It is advisable to use a wide and thick titanium basket to avoid bridging. The basket should be equipped with an anode bag .
Copper squares can also be used in foundries. Their small size allows easy filling of crucibles, or even precise dosing in the case of 1“x1“ copper squares.
Packaging: 25kg bag, 250 to 500kg drum
Availability: Available from stock
Safety/MSDS: Product for industrial use only.
Mini Copper Cylinders
TECHNICAL SHEET
CAS: 7440-50-8 / EINECS: 231-159-6
Chemical symbol: Cu
Purity: The purity of mini copper cylinders is > 99.99%
Dimensions: Diameters: 5, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20mm – lengths: from 5 to 40mm
Product description: To adapt to your needs, we offer several diameters for the mini copper cylinders: 5, 8, 10, 12, 16 and 20mm. We also adapt the length: from 5 to 40mm. Other dimensions are also possible, do not hesitate to ask us.
We offer different shades of copper:
- The mini-cylinder of electrolytic copper – ETP copper: made with copper greater than 99.99% purity, it is used for copper sulfate and copper pyrophosphate baths . It is still used for baths containing sodium or potassium cyanide with copper cyanide .
- Oxygen Free Copper Mini Cylinder – OF Copper: Its particularly low oxygen content, always below 5 ppm, corresponds to special applications. Its advantage is a lower electrolysis sludge formation than electrolytic copper. OF Copper is dissolved in acidic copper sulfate baths and also potassium pyrophosphate and copper pyrophosphate formulations. It is also used in potassium or sodium cyanide baths containing copper cyanide.
- The mini-cylinder of copper with Phosphorus – DXP copper: this quality of lightly alloyed copper is used for bright deposits or as an undercoat before a nickel deposit. Also called DHP Copper or DXP Copper, it contains between 400 and 600 ppm of Phosphorus. The anodes are placed in copper sulfate baths.
Areas of use: mini copper cylinders are used for electrolytic copper plating. Depending on the type of copper deposit desired (matte, shiny, ductile, etc.), different qualities of copper will be used: electro, Oxygen free or phosphorus.
When in use, the mini copper cylinders are placed in titanium baskets with an anode bag around them.
Packaging: 10kg bag, 15 and 25kg iron or plastic drum, 20kg cardboard box, 1 to 2 tonne big bag
Availability: Available from stock
Safety/MSDS: Product for industrial use only.
Copper Balls & Beads
TECHNICAL SHEET
CAS: 7440-50-8 / EINECS: 231-159-6
Chemical symbol: Cu
Purity: The purity of copper balls is > 99.99%
Dimensions: Diameters: 15, 25, 31, 40, 50 and 60mm
Product Description: To suit your needs, we offer several diameters for copper balls ranging from 15 to 60 mm.
Made from the purest copper cathodes , the balls are placed in rectangular or cylindrical titanium baskets, depending on their size.
Due to their spherical shape, the circulation of the copper balls is homogeneous and thus prevents the formation of bridges in the baskets. The anodic surface also remains constant thanks to very easy maintenance. As always, in order to retain the residues, an anode bag will be placed around the basket.
Finally, 100% of the copper is consumed and there is no waste to manage.
Copper beads come in different shades of copper:
Oxygen Free Copper Ball – OF copper: its particularly low oxygen content, always below 5 ppm, corresponds to special applications. Its advantage is a lower formation of electrolysis sludge than electrolytic copper. OF copper is dissolved in acid baths with copper sulfate and also formulations with potassium pyrophosphate and copper pyrophosphate. It is also used in baths based on potassium or sodium cyanide containing copper cyanide.
Phosphorus Copper Ball – DXP Copper: This lightly alloyed copper grade is used for bright deposits or as an undercoat before a Nickel deposit. Also called DHP Copper or DXP Copper, it contains between 400 and 600ppm of Phosphorus. The balls will be placed in copper sulfate baths .
Areas of use: copper balls are used for electrolytic copper plating. Depending on the type of copper deposit desired (matte, shiny, ductile, etc.), different qualities of copper will be used: Oxygen free or phosphorus.
When in use, the copper balls or copper spheres are put into titanium baskets with an anode bag around them.
Packaging: 10kg bag, 20 and 25kg carton
Availability: Available from stock
Safety/MSDS: Product for industrial use only.
Elliptical Copper and Dog Bone Profiles
TECHNICAL SHEET
CAS: 7440-50-8 / EINECS: 231-159-6
Chemical symbol: Cu
Purity: The purity of copper profiles is > 99.99%
Dimensions:
Copper OF:
- elliptical section 63x59mm, or 23kg per meter
Copper to Phosphorus 400 to 600ppm:
- elliptical section 76x51mm, or 23kg per meter
- elliptical section 80x40mm, or 23kg per meter
- elliptical section 100x40mm, or 24kg per meter
- “Dog bone” shape 80x30mm, or 20kg per meter
Product description: If you are looking for very long but easy to implement anodes, the profiled anodes in Oxygen Free copper or DXP phosphorus copper are the ideal product.
We offer you different shapes of elliptical or “dog bone” anodes to suit the depth of your tanks. We can go up to 3 meters long.
We cut these anodes to your dimensions. In order to be able to hang them on the power supply bar, we can drill the anodes, tap them or crimp a copper hook.
This last principle allows a perfect circulation of current in the anode and above all, makes maintenance and anode changes very easy. We can design the hook to adapt it to your installation.
On request, we can deliver the anodes with the hook crimped and the anode bag already positioned.
We offer different shades of copper:
Oxygen Free Copper Anodes – OF Copper: Their particularly low oxygen content, always below 5 ppm, corresponds to special applications. Their advantage is a lower electrolysis sludge formation than electrolytic copper. OF Copper is dissolved in acidic copper sulfate baths and also potassium pyrophosphate and copper pyrophosphate formulations . It is also used in potassium or sodium cyanide baths containing copper cyanide.
Phosphorus Copper Anodes – DXP Copper: This lightly alloyed copper grade is used for bright deposits or as an undercoat before a Nickel deposit. Also called DHP Copper or DXP Copper, it contains between 400 and 600ppm of Phosphorus. The anodes are placed in copper sulfate baths.
Areas of use: Oxygen Free or phosphorus copper profiles are used for electrolytic copper plating. Depending on the type of copper deposit desired (matte, shiny, ductile, etc.), different qualities of copper will be used: Oxygen Free or phosphorus.
Packaging: on pallet
Availability: Available from stock
Safety/MSDS: Product for industrial use only.
Copper Planks
TECHNICAL SHEET
CAS: 7440-50-8 / EINECS: 231-159-6
Chemical symbol: Cu
Purity: The purity of copper anodes is > 99.99%
Dimensions: section 100×10 – 200x 10mm – other sections on request
Product Description: The copper boards we offer are made from high purity copper cathodes. They are used as copper anodes for copper plating baths.
We offer copper anodes in the form of boards in widths of 100 and 200mm. Other widths are possible on request. The anodes will be cut to the length you require.
The standard thickness is 10mm on a regular basis, however, depending on your needs, we can go up to 20mm thick.
For optimal use, the copper anodes must be drilled in order to fix the anode holder hook which will be placed on the current supply bar.
It is advisable to put the copper anode in an anode bag .
We offer different shades of copper:
Electrolytic copper plates – ETP copper: made with copper greater than 99.99% purity, they are used for copper sulfate and copper pyrophosphate baths . They are still used for baths containing sodium or potassium cyanide with Copper Cyanide .
Oxygen Free Copper Plates – OF copper: their particularly low oxygen content, always below 5 ppm, corresponds to special applications. Their advantage is a lower electrolysis sludge formation than electrolytic copper. OF copper is dissolved in acidic copper sulfate baths and also potassium pyrophosphate and copper pyrophosphate formulations. It is also used in potassium or sodium cyanide baths containing copper cyanide.
Phosphorus Copper Plates – DXP Copper: This lightly alloyed copper grade is used for bright deposits or as an undercoat before a Nickel deposit. Also called DHP Copper or DXP Copper, it contains between 400 and 600ppm of Phosphorus. The anodes are placed in copper sulfate baths.
Areas of use: copper anodes are used for electrolytic copper plating. Depending on the type of copper deposit desired (matte, shiny, ductile, etc.), different qualities of copper will be used: electro, Oxygen free or phosphorus.
Copper boards can be used as a current supply bar for surface treatment lines. In this case, the lengths can be up to 6 meters.
Packaging: on pallet
Availability: Available from stock
Safety/MSDS: Product for industrial use only.
Copper Wires
TECHNICAL SHEET
CAS: 7440-50-8 / EINECS: 231-159-6
Chemical symbol: Cu
Purity: The purity of copper wires is > 99.90%
Dimensions: We offer copper wires ranging from 0.4mm to 6mm. Other diameters are possible on request.
Product description: Copper wires can be of two qualities: either annealed (the wire is very flexible) or work hardened (the wire is hard). Depending on the diameters, copper wires can be in coils of 25 to 50 kg or in coils ranging from 5 to 15 kg.
Areas of application: Annealed copper wires are generally used to attach parts that are to be coated by electroplating. Work-hardened wires are used to make rigid hooks or to anodize hollow parts (metallization of the interior).
Packaging: crowns and coils
Availability: Available from stock for most common sizes
Safety/MSDS: Product for industrial use only.
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