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Copper Anodes

copper nuggets and balls

Carter Alloys supplies copper anodes from IMC, an ISO 9001:2008 certified company. All copper is produced in the USA in Shelby, North Carolina. A state-of-the-art facility allows them to provide copper anodes efficiently while remaining dedicated to environmental responsibility. See more detailed specifications about individual copper products below.

Reach Declaration

Low Oxygen Copper Nuggets & Balls

Product Specification
Copper* 99.95 MIN%
Iron 0.003 MAX%
Sulfur 0.003 MAX%
Lead 0.002 MAX%
Antimony 0.002 MAX%
Nickel 0.002 MAX%
Arsenic 0.001 MAX%
Tin 0.002 MAX%
Total Other** 0.010 MAX%
Oxygen 0.0035 MAX%

* Copper includes Silver
** Other metallic elements include: Bi, Cd, Mn, Hg, Se, Te, Zn

Sizes

  • .56" x .5" / 14mm x 12.5mm
  • .56" x .75" / 14mm x 19mm
  • .56" x 1" / 14mm x 25mm
  • .75" x .5" / 19mm x 12.5mm
  • .75" x .75" / 19mm x 19mm
  • .75" x 1" / 19mm x 25mm
  • 1" x 1" / 25mm x 25mm
  • 1.375" x 1.5" / 35 mm x 38mm
  • 19mm / .75" (Balls)
  • 25mm / 1.0" (Balls)
  • 50mm / 2.0" (Balls)

Packaging

  • 44 lb Boxes / 20 Kg
  • 2200 lb Pallets / 1000 Kg
  • 220 lb Drums / 100 Kg
  • 1980 lb Pallets / 900 Kg
  • 50 lb Pails / 22.7 Kg
  • 1600 lb Pallets / 726 Kg
  • Bulk Packaging Available

Features

  • Hot rolling produces a fine-grained structure
  • Consistent surface area and consistent dissolution
  • Quick-settling characteristics avoid bridging, voids and basket damage (Balls)
  • Perfect for automated chute loading (Balls)
  • For use in any anode bask et or tray
  • Special process eliminates precleaning
  • Color-coded, user-friendly packaging
  • Certificate of Analysis issued for every lot

Typical Applications

  • Decorative Plating
  • Electronic Components
  • Corrosion Protection in Automotive Parts
  • Electrical Connectors
  • Power Distribution Equipment
  • Ammunition
  • Coinage
  • Wire Plating

Low Oxygen Copper Bars

Product Specification
Copper* 99.95 MIN%
Iron 0.003 MAX%
Sulfur 0.003 MAX%
Lead 0.002 MAX%
Antimony 0.002 MAX%
Nickel 0.002 MAX%
Arsenic 0.001 MAX%
Tin 0.002 MAX%
Total Other** 0.010 MAX%
Oxygen 0.0035 MAX%

* Copper includes Silver
** Other metallic elements include: Bi, Cd, Mn, Hg, Se, Te, Zn

Sizes

  • .56" x .5" / 14mm x 12.5mm
  • .56" x .75" / 14mm x 19mm
  • .56" x 1" / 14mm x 25mm
  • .75" x .5" / 19mm x 12.5mm
  • .75" x .75" / 19mm x 19mm
  • .75" x 1" / 19mm x 25mm
  • 1" x 1" / 25mm x 25mm
  • 1.375" x 1.5" / 35 mm x 38mm
  • 19mm / .75" (Balls)
  • 25mm / 1.0" (Balls)
  • 50mm / 2.0" (Balls)

Packaging

  • 44 lb Boxes / 20 Kg
  • 2200 lb Pallets / 1000 Kg
  • 220 lb Drums / 100 Kg
  • 1980 lb Pallets / 900 Kg
  • 50 lb Pails / 22.7 Kg
  • 1600 lb Pallets / 726 Kg
  • Bulk Packaging Available

Features

  • Hot rolling produces a fine-grained structure
  • Consistent surface area and consistent dissolution
  • Quick-settling characteristics avoid bridging, voids and basket damage (Balls)
  • Perfect for automated chute loading (Balls)
  • For use in any anode bask et or tray
  • Special process eliminates precleaning
  • Color-coded, user-friendly packaging
  • Certificate of Analysis issued for every lot

Typical Applications

  • Decorative Plating
  • Electronic Components
  • Corrosion Protection in Automotive Parts
  • Electrical Connectors
  • Power Distribution Equipment
  • Ammunition
  • Coinage
  • Wire Plating

Oxygen-Free Copper Nuggets

Product Specification
Copper* 99.95 MIN%
Iron 0.0010 MAX%
Sulfur 0.0015 MAX%
Lead 0.0005 MAX%
Antimony 0.0004 MAX%
Nickel 0.0010 MAX%
Arsenic 0.0005 MAX%
Bismuth 0.0001 MAX%
Tin 0.0002 MAX%
Phosphorus 0.0003 MAX%
Total Other** 0.0020 MAX%
Oxygen 0.0005 MAX%

* Silver is counted as Copper
** Other metallic elements include: Cd, Mn, Hg, Se, Te, Zn

Sizes

  • .3125" x .4" / 8mm x 10mm
  • .3125" x .75" / 8mm x 19mm
  • .5" x .5" / 12.5mm x 12.5mm
  • .5" x .75" / 12.5mm x 19mm
  • .5" x 1" / 12.5mm x 25mm
  • .75" x .5" / 19mm x 12.5mm
  • .75" x .75" / 19mm x 19mm
  • .75" x 1" / 19mm x 25mm

Packaging

  • 44 lb Boxes / 20 Kg; 2200 lb Pallets / 1000 Kg
  • 220 lb Drums / 100 Kg; 1980 lb Pallets / 900 Kg
  • 50 lb Pails / 22.7 Kg; 1600 lb Pallets / 726 Kg
  • Bulk Packaging Available

Features

  • Anodes of highest purity and lowest oxygen
  • Consistent surface area and consistent dissolution
  • For use in any anode basket or tray
  • Special process eliminates precleaning
  • Color-coded, user-friendly packaging
  • Certificate of Analysis issued for every lot

Typical Applications

  • Printed Circuits
  • Rotogravure Cylinders
  • Decorative Plating
  • Electronic Components
  • Corrosion Protection in Automotive Parts
  • Electrical Connectors
  • Ammunition
  • Coinage

Phos Copper Balls

Product Specification
Copper* 99.95 MIN%
Iron 0.003 MAX%
Sulfur 0.003 MAX%
Lead 0.002 MAX%
Antimony 0.002 MAX%
Nickel 0.002 MAX%
Arsenic 0.001 MAX%
Tin 0.002 MAX%
Total Other** 0.010 MAX%
Phosphorus 0.040 – 0.065%

* Copper includes Silver
** Other metallic elements include: Bi, Cd, Mn, Hg, Se, Te, Zn

Sizes

  • 19mm / .75"
  • 25mm / 1.00"
  • 31mm / 1.25"
  • 40mm / 1.60"
  • 45mm / 1.80"
  • 48mm / 1.90"
  • 50mm / 2.00"
  • 55mm / 2.20"

Packaging

  • 44 lb Boxes / 20 Kg – 2200lb Pallets / 1000 Kg
  • 220 lb Drums / 100 Kg – 1980 lb Pallets / 900 Kg
  • 50 lb Pails / 22.7 Kg – 1600 lb Pallets / 726 Kg
  • Bulk Packaging Available

Typical Applications

  • Printed Circuits
  • Plated on Plastic Trim
  • Decorative Plating
  • Electronic Components
  • Corrosion Protection in Automotive Parts
  • Electrical Connectors
  • Power Distribution Equipment
  • Ammunition
  • Coinage
  • Rotogravure Cylinders

Features

  • Hot rolling produces a fine-grained structure
  • Uniform Phos distribution reduces sludging
  • Consistent surface area and consistent dissolution
  • Quick-settling characteristics avoid bridging, voids and basket damage
  • Perfect for automated chute loading
  • For use in any anode basket or tray
  • Special process eliminates precleaning
  • Color-coded, user-friendly packaging
  • Certificate of Analysis issued for every lot

Phos Copper Bars

Product Specification
Copper* 99.95 MIN%
Iron 0.003 MAX%
Sulfur 0.003 MAX%
Lead 0.002 MAX%
Antimony 0.002 MAX%
Nickel 0.002 MAX%
Arsenic 0.001 MAX%
Tin 0.002 MAX%
Total Other** 0.010 MAX%
Phosphorus 0.040 – 0.065%

* Copper includes Silver
** Other metallic elements include: Bi, Cd, Mn, Hg, Se, Te, Zn

Sizes

  • Ovals - 1.75" x 3" / 45mm x 75mm
  • Rectangles - 1" x 4" / 25mm x 100mm
  • Drill and Tap (D&T) Std - 3/8-16 x 1"
  • Custom D&T Available

Packaging

  • Boxed, Palletized
  • Pallet weight varies based on anode length

Features

  • Hot rolling produces a fine-grained structure
  • Uniform Phos distribution reduces sludging
  • Consistent dissolution
  • Special process eliminates precleaning
  • For use with anode hooks or trays
  • Certificate of Analysis issued for every lot

Typical Applications

  • Printed Circuits
  • Plated on Plastic Trim
  • Decorative Plating
  • Electronic Components
  • Corrosion Protection in Automotive Parts
  • Electrical Connectors
  • Power Distribution Equipment
  • Ammunition
  • Coinage
copper bars

Phos Copper Nuggets

Product Specification
Copper* 99.95 MIN%
Iron 0.003 MAX%
Sulfur 0.003 MAX%
Lead 0.002 MAX%
Antimony 0.002 MAX%
Nickel 0.002 MAX%
Arsenic 0.001 MAX%
Tin 0.002 MAX%
Total Other** 0.010 MAX%
Phosphorus 0.040 – 0.065%

* Copper includes Silver
** Other metallic elements include: Bi, Cd, Mn, Hg, Se, Te, Zn

Sizes

  • .56" x .5" / 14mm x 12.5mm
  • .56" x .75" / 14mm x 19mm
  • .56" x 1" / 14mm x 25mm
  • .75" x .5" / 19mm x 12.5mm
  • .75" x .75" / 19mm x 19mm
  • .75" x 1" / 19mm x 25mm
  • 1" x 1" / 25mm x 25mm
  • 1.375" x 1" / 35mm x 25mm
  • 1.375" x 1.5" / 35mm x 38mm

Packaging

  • 44 lb Boxes / 20 Kg - 2200 lb Pallets / 1000 Kg
  • 220 lb Drums / 100 Kg - 1980 lb Pallets / 900 Kg
  • 50 lb Pails / 22.7 Kg - 1600 lb Pallets / 726 Kg
  • Bulk Packaging Available

Typical Applications

  • Printed Circuits
  • Plated on Plastic Trim
  • Decorative Plating
  • Electronic Components
  • Corrosion Protection in Automotive Parts
  • Electrical Connectors
  • Power Distribution Equipment
  • Ammunition
  • Coinage
  • Rotogravure Cylinders

Features

  • Hot rolling produces a fine-grained structure
  • Uniform Phos distribution reduces sludging
  • Consistent surface area and consistent dissolution
  • Special process eliminates precleaning
  • For use in any anode basket or tray
  • Color-coded, user-friendly packaging
  • Certificate of Analysis issued for every lot