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Copper cathodes
Refined copper cathodes for wire-rod mills, brass mills and copper fabricators. Quoted against BS EN 1978 Cu-CATH-1, ASTM B115 Grade 1 or the equivalent named standard, with producer and lot analysis.
- Cu-CATH-1 (BS EN 1978)
- Grade 1 (ASTM B115)
- Cu-CATH-1 (GB/T 467)
- Cu-CATH-2 (BS EN 1978)
- LME-registered brand
Specification
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Electrorefined or electrowon copper cathode plates |
| Cu-CATH-1 impurities | Total of listed elements max 0.0065% (65 ppm) |
| Selected limits | Ag max 25 ppm, Fe max 10 ppm, Pb max 5 ppm, As max 5 ppm |
| Plate size | Full plates, commonly about 1 m × 1 m |
| Identification | Producer brand and lot number on each bundle |
| Documents | Lot analysis listed on the quotation; LME brand status confirmed separately |
Copper cathode grades
| Grade | What it means |
|---|---|
| Cu-CATH-1 (BS EN 1978) | High-grade cathode chemistry. The basis of LME Grade A copper. |
| Grade 1 (ASTM B115) | U.S. high-grade cathode specification, also accepted for LME Grade A. |
| Cu-CATH-1 (GB/T 467) | Chinese high-purity cathode standard. |
| Cu-CATH-2 (BS EN 1978) | Standard-grade cathode with wider impurity limits. |
| LME-registered brand | A producer brand approved for LME delivery. A separate status from chemistry alone. |
Packaging
| Format | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Strapped bundles | Cathodes stacked and steel-strapped into bundles, commonly about 2–3 tonnes. |
| Bundle marking | Brand, lot number, bundle number and weight. |
| Lot size | LME lots are 25 tonnes (±2%); other quantities by agreement. |
Applications
Continuous-cast wire rod, brass and alloy production, tube, strip and foil.
Frequently asked questions
What is LME Grade A?
It is copper cathode meeting BS EN 1978 Cu-CATH-1 or ASTM B115 Grade 1 chemistry and produced under a brand registered with the London Metal Exchange.
Is all 99.99% cathode Grade A?
Not necessarily. Grade A depends on the full impurity table and, for exchange delivery, the brand registration.
What is the minimum order quantity?
It depends on the product and the lot. The minimum quantity, price and delivery terms are set out in the written quotation.
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