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Copper

Specifications and pricing reference

Distinguish concentrate, cathodes and fabricated plate; discuss chemistry, form and use, then pricing and delivery for each lot.

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Standards and specifications are references for product and pricing discussions, not fixed supply thresholds. Share available assays, photos, quantity and location. Actual composition, material condition and delivery arrangements inform the terms agreed by both parties.

Copper ore / concentrate ↗

Copper concentrate stockpile
Copper concentrate stockpile
Specification reference ↓

Numerical specification reference

GB/T 20424—2025 · Composition values: mass %

Content conditions in the standard definition (extract)
Cu ≥ 13

ParameterReference value
Pb≤ 6.00
As≤ 0.50
F≤ 0.10
Cd≤ 0.03
Hg≤ 0.01

For comparing lots and discussing specifications and pricing, not a universal RTV supply threshold.

Content conditions are not the complete definition or RTV purchasing minimums. Check source, beneficiation and physical form for applicability. Do not directly apply this table to ore, slag, dust or recycled material.

Product form
The page features Cu 18%–20% concentrate. Describe sulphide/non-sulphide material, source and processing; the featured grade is not a fixed supply threshold.
Assay and lot information
Cu; Au / Ag (g/t); Fe, S, Pb, As, F, Cd, Hg
Pricing discussion
Discuss copper, associated gold/silver, moisture and dry/wet weight, impurities, quantity and transport; payable elements and processing charges are agreed per lot.
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Copper cathodes ↗

Copper cathode sorting and bundling
Copper cathode sorting and bundling
Specification reference ↓

Numerical specification reference

GB/T 467—2010 · Composition values: mass %

ParameterCu-CATH-1
Se / Te / Bi (each)≤ 0.00020
Se+Te≤ 0.00030
Se+Te+Bi≤ 0.0003
Sb≤ 0.0004
As≤ 0.0005
Cr+Mn+Sb+Cd+As+P≤ 0.0015
Pb≤ 0.0005
S≤ 0.0015
Fe≤ 0.0010
Sn+Ni+Fe+Si+Zn+Co≤ 0.0020
Ag≤ 0.0025
Total listed impurities≤ 0.0065

For comparing lots and discussing specifications and pricing, not a universal RTV supply threshold.

Standard designations include Grade A Cu-CATH-1, No. 1 Cu-CATH-2 and No. 2 Cu-CATH-3. This Grade A table considers individual, grouped and total impurities. Cu 99.99% alone does not establish Grade A; do not apply this table to other grades.

Product form
Distinguish cathodes from fabricated plate; identify producer, reference grade and lot markings.
Assay and lot information
Cu; Se, Te, Bi, Sb, As, Pb, S, Fe, Ag
Pricing discussion
Discuss the price basis and premium/discount using actual chemistry, brand/source documents, packing, quantity and delivery location.
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Copper plate ↗

Industrial copper plate appearance
Industrial copper plate appearance
Product form
For rolled plate, discuss alloy designation, temper, use and thickness × width × length (mm). Distinguish cast and anode plates.
Assay and lot information
Cu; thickness × width × length (mm)
Standard reference
GB/T 2040—2017 / GB/T 5231—2022
Pricing discussion
Temper, dimensions/tolerances, flatness, surface, quantity and packing inform quotations; no universal tolerance is assumed.
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Assay and lot information

Start with the information available; further details can follow. Material form, quantity, location, available photos/assays and contact details.

From lot information to price discussion

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