| Grade Category | Composition / Standard | Detailed Characteristics | Ideal Applications |
| Copper C11000 (ETP) | Electrolytic Tough Pitch | The most common copper grade (99.9% pure). Excellent electrical and thermal conductivity. Good corrosion resistance and solderability. | Electrical busbars, wiring terminals, gaskets, heat sinks, transformer components. |
| Copper C10100 (OFE) | Oxygen-Free Electronic | Highest purity (99.99%). Produced in an oxygen-free environment. Offers superior conductivity and ductility compared to C11000. Resistant to hydrogen embrittlement. | High-vacuum electronics, cryogenic components, microwave tubes, superconductor applications. |
| Beryllium Copper (C17200) | Copper-Beryllium Alloy | A copper alloy with high strength and hardness (comparable to steel) while maintaining good conductivity. Non-sparking and non-magnetic. | Springs, non-sparking tools, aerospace bushings, oil & gas drilling components. |
| C10200 (OF) | Oxygen-Free (99.95% Cu) | Very high purity with no residual deoxidizers. Excellent conductivity and formability. Slightly lower purity than C10100 but more cost-effective. | High-quality electrical conductors, busbars, coaxial cables, glass-to-metal seals. |
| C12200 (DHP) | Phosphorus Deoxidized (99.9% Cu) | Deoxidized with phosphorus. Slightly lower conductivity (~85% IACS) but offers superior weldability and brazing properties compared to ETP. | Plumbing tubes, heat exchanger coils, hydraulic lines, distilling equipment. |
| C14500 (Tellurium) | Tellurium Copper | A free-machining alloy (Machinability rating 85%). Tellurium creates short chips, making it much easier to machine than pure copper, with only slight loss in conductivity (90% IACS). | Screw machine parts, welding torch tips, electrical connectors, sprinkler heads. |
