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Copper Cathode Plate

Our Copper Cathodes are premium-quality electrolytic refined copper, produced in strict compliance with international standards including LME Grade A and ASTM B115. With a minimum copper purity of 99.99%, these cathodes are the preferred raw material for the production of high-performance copper wire, rods, bars, tubes, strips, and alloy manufacturing.

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Product Description

Our production capacity and stable supply chain enable us to fulfill both spot and long-term contract orders, serving the needs of cable manufacturers, foundries, semi-finished product mills, and trading companies worldwide.

Key advantages:

Purity ≥ 99.99% (Grade A standard)
Excellent electrical conductivity (≥ 101% IACS)
Smooth surface, minimal impurities, low porosity
Full traceability with batch markings
Flexible shipping and packaging options
Third-party inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas, AHK) available upon request

Specification Sheet

Parameter	Details
Product Name	Copper Cathode / Electrolytic Copper Cathode
Standard Grade	LME Grade A, ASTM B115 Grade 1, BS EN 1978
Purity (Cu)	≥ 99.99% (typical 99.99% – 99.995%)
Electrical Conductivity	≥ 101% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard)
Appearance	Smooth, bright surface; free from burns, nodules, or impurities

Physical Dimensions

Parameter	Standard Specification
Cathode Size	Approx. 950 mm × 950 mm × 10 mm (custom sizes available)
Weight per Cathode	Approx. 50 – 80 kg (net)
Weight per Pallet / Bundle	Approx. 1.5 – 2.5 MT

Chemical Composition (Typical Analysis – LME Grade A Standard)

Element	Content (%) – Max	Typical Value (%)
Copper (Cu)	≥ 99.99 (min)	99.993
Silver (Ag)	≤ 0.0025	0.0010
Arsenic (As)	≤ 0.0005	0.0002
Antimony (Sb)	≤ 0.0004	0.0001
Bismuth (Bi)	≤ 0.0002	< 0.0001
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.0010	0.0005
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.0005	0.0002
Nickel (Ni)	≤ 0.0005	0.0002
Sulfur (S)	≤ 0.0015	0.0008
Tin (Sn)	≤ 0.0005	0.0002
Tellurium (Te)	≤ 0.0002	< 0.0001
Zinc (Zn)	≤ 0.0005	0.0002
Total Impurities	≤ 0.0100	0.0070

Above values comply with BS EN 1978:1998 and Cu-CATH-1 classification.

Packaging & Shipping

Item	Specification
Packaging	Bundled with steel straps, palletized, or as per buyer's requirement
Bundle Weight	1.5 – 2.5 MT per bundle, strapped and shrink-wrapped
Container Load	Approx. 20 – 22 MT per 20' FCL (depending on bundle density)
Inspection	SGS, CIQ, BV, AHK, or third-party inspection at loading port
Delivery Time	7 – 30 days upon order confirmation (spot goods available)
Loading Ports	Qingdao, Shanghai, Tianjin, Ningbo, or as negotiated

Applications

Industry	Typical End Products
Wire & Cable	Electrical wiring, power cables, communication cables
Extrusion & Drawing	Copper rods, bars, tubes, and profiles
Alloy Manufacturing	Brass, bronze, and other copper-based alloys
Electrical & Electronics	Busbars, connectors, transformers, and switchgear
Construction & Plumbing	Piping, roofing, and architectural components

Order Information

Item	Details
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)	5 – 25 MT (negotiable for trial orders)
Price Terms	EXW, FOB, FAS, FCA, CFR, CIF, DAP, DDP
Payment Terms	30% T/T advance + 70% balance against BL copy, L/C at sight, or negotiable
Certification	Mill Test Certificate / Chemical & Physical Analysis Report with each shipment
Delivery Documentation	Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin (optional), insurance policy (if applicable)

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FAQ

Q1: What steel products do you mainly supply?

A: We provide a full range of steel products, including rebar, round steel, flat steel, angle steel, channel steel, H-beam, medium and thick steel plate, flattened plate, patterned plate, hot rolled coil, cold rolled coil, seamless steel pipe, welded pipe, galvanized steel, color coated steel, stainless steel, alloy steel and more. Our products comply with international standards such as GB, ASTM, EN and JIS.

Q2: Do you support customized sizes, cutting and processing?

A: Yes. Standard fixed lengths are 6 meters and 12 meters. We can provide flattening, slitting, cutting, bending, polishing and non-standard customized processing services to meet various global engineering procurement requirements.

Q3: What is the minimum order quantity?

A: 1 ton for regular in-stock products; 5 tons for customized rolled products. Small trial orders are acceptable.

Q4: What surface treatments are available for steel products?

A: Hot rolled black surface, cold rolled bright surface, pickling, sandblasting, galvanizing, painting, anti-rust oil coating, mirror wire drawing and customized anti-corrosion treatment.