Copper Bar & Rod

Copper is a versatile method with a wide-ranging portfolio of properties that makes it the ideal metal to use in a variety of applications including in copper bar form. Some of the most useful properties of copper bar are:

• Good Electrical Conductivity

• Good Thermal Conductivity

• Corrosion Resistant

• Ductile and Malleable

• Easy to Alloy

• Anti-Bacterial

• Non-Magnetic

Copper was one of the first metals that was ever used by humans, and since its discovery in approximately 8000 B.C. has been used in many innovative and useful ways.

Copper’s main properties and qualities include great ductility, excellent conductor of electricity and heat making it ideal for use as copper bar or rod. It is also a malleable metal making it suitable for all sorts of purposes. Due to its conductive characteristics, copper is often used in electrical components with copper rod often used in architectural metalwork, radiators and more.

Copper bar is also one of the primary materials used to make cooking utensils and equipment.

The density of copper in its purest form is 8.92 gm/cm3.

An easy way to determine if your copper bar is pure via density is to use the following method:

• Measure the weight of your copper bar

• Measure the dimensions of your copper rod to discover its volume (volume = L x W x H)

• Divide the weight of your copper bar by the volume

• Compare your results with the density of pure copper which is 8.92 gm/cm3

If your result isn’t the same as above, this might mean your copper bar is not pure or that your measurements are not accurate.

Talk to our team to find out more.

Copper round bars are commonly used in electrical, automotive and plumbing applications due to their excellent conductivity and corrosion resistance. They are also utilised in heat exchangers, motors, and construction projects, as well as in the production of fasteners, connectors, and architectural elements.

Copper bars come in various shapes to suit different applications, including:

• Copper flat bars - Used in electrical switchgear and busbars.
• Copper round bars - Commonly used in electrical and industrial manufacturing.
• Copper square bars - Often used in construction and architectural elements.
• Hexagonal bars - Primarily used in mechanical and machining applications.

Copper rods provide high electrical conductivity, making them ideal for electrical applications. They are corrosion-resistant and durable, which makes them suitable for harsh environments. Copper rods also offer excellent thermal properties, and they are easy to form and fabricate, making them a versatile option.

Copper rods are widely used in electrical wiring, earthing systems, and power generation equipment. They are also utilised in machined parts for electrical connectors, motor parts, and transformers due to their excellent conductivity and malleability.

A copper rod is a cylindrical piece which can be as thin as wire and used for electrical wiring, grounding, and as raw material for electrical components. In contrast, a copper bar is thicker and comes in multiple shapes, such as flat, round, or square, and is used for busbars, switchgears, and other electrical and structural applications. The rod is typically used in finer electrical work, while bars are often for larger power distribution systems.