Oxygen free & electronic grade copper.
Cu-OF (C10200) and Cu-OFE (C10100) high-purity copper for data centres, telecoms, medical equipment, renewable energy and vacuum technology, supplied across the GCC.
Cu-OF, Cu-OFE and electronic grade copper.
Oxygen Free Copper (Cu-OF / C10200)
99.95% pure copper with oxygen content below 10 ppm, the engineering benchmark for OFC.
High Conductivity Copper (Cu-OFE / C10100)
99.99% pure electronic-grade copper for semiconductors, accelerators, ultra-pure conductors.
Electronic Grade Copper
Tight tolerance OFC bar, rod, plate and strip for premium electronics and precision assemblies.
Why specify oxygen free copper.
Higher Purity
99.95% – 99.99% Cu, guaranteeing consistent performance across electronic and vacuum applications.
No Hydrogen Embrittlement
Oxygen ≤ 10 ppm means OFC is safe in hydrogen-rich and brazing atmospheres above 370°C.
Higher Conductivity
≥ 101% IACS, better than ETP, critical for low-loss audio and high-frequency conductors.
Vacuum & Cryogenic Stable
Low outgassing and consistent grain structure make OFC the standard for vacuum and cryogenic systems.
Purity, hydrogen and conductivity at a glance.
| Property | ETP (C11000) | OFC (C10200) | OFE (C10100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity | 99.9% | 99.95% | 99.99% |
| Oxygen content | 0.02–0.04% | < 10 ppm | < 5 ppm |
| Hydrogen embrittlement | Yes > 370°C | No | No |
| Conductivity (IACS) | ≥ 100% | ≥ 101% | ≥ 101% |
| Typical use | General electrical | Vacuum, electronics | Semiconductors, accelerators |
Where OFC ships.
Oxygen free copper supply across the GCC, Levant & Iraq.
TIC Dubai supplies oxygen free copper to fabricators, OEMs, valve and fitting manufacturers, joineries and trade distributors across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain in the UAE; Riyadh, Dammam, Al Khobar and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia; Doha in Qatar; Muscat, Sohar and Salalah in Oman; Kuwait City, Shuwaikh and Shuaiba in Kuwait; Manama in Bahrain; Amman and Aqaba in Jordan; and Erbil, Baghdad, Basra and Umm Qasr in Iraq.
Oxygen free copper FAQ
What is Oxygen Free Copper?
Oxygen Free Copper (OFC) is copper refined to remove dissolved oxygen, typically below 10 ppm in Cu-OF (C10200) and below 5 ppm in Cu-OFE (C10100). Removing oxygen eliminates hydrogen embrittlement and raises conductivity slightly above standard ETP copper.
OFC vs ETP: when do I need OFC?
Specify OFC when the application involves brazing in hydrogen-rich atmospheres, vacuum systems, cryogenics, semiconductor manufacturing, medical equipment or premium audio. For standard electrical, busbar and HVAC duty, ETP copper performs identically and at lower cost.
What purity grades of OFC do you supply?
Cu-OF (C10200) at 99.95% min, and Cu-OFE (C10100) at 99.99% min, both with EN 10204 3.1 mill certificates and full chemistry traceability.
Is OFC used in data centres?
Yes. OFC busbars, conductors and grounding straps are increasingly specified for hyperscale and AI data centres where joint stability, thermal performance and long-term reliability justify the premium over standard ETP.
Get an OFC quotation.
Tell us form (rod, bar, plate, strip), grade (C10100 / C10200), dimensions and certification needs. We revert with mill options within one working day.