Copper concentrate
Copper ore crushed and floated until the waste rock is gone, which lifts the copper several times over and makes it worth shipping. Gold and silver travel with it and are paid for separately.
- Grade / purity
- Cu 20 to 30%
Applications
Electrical and electronics industries
Wires, cables, electronic circuits
Construction industry
Pipes, fittings, cladding
Automotive industry
Electrical and motor parts
Production of copper alloys such as brass and bronze
Specification
| Cu | S | Fe | Au | Ag | Mo | Moisture |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 – 30 % | 20 – 30 % | 2 – 10 % | Very low (ppb) | Trace (ppm) | Trace | 8 – 12 % |
