Copper Tubes for Bus Pipes for Electrical Application

As per B.S. 2871 Part - 2/72 C 101
Near Equivalent specification B.S. 1977/ 63 & (ASTM B - 188-81)

Uses

  • Copper tube used for gas, heater and hydraulic lines, oil burners, refrigerators, evaporators and heat exchangers.
  • Hollow (round, square, rectangular and elliptical) electrical conductors in high voltage installation, induction furnaces etc.
Temper Tensile strength kg/mm2 % Elongation on 5.65 A Min..
Annealed 20.5 to 25.5 40
As drawn (M) 27.50 Min -
Electrical Conductivity 99.25% I.A.C.S Min. at 20° C (Annealed)  
Copper (Incl. Silver) 99.9% Min.
Lead 0.005%
Total Impurities (Excl. Oxygen)