Copper Cathode
Grade A Electrolytic Copper (99.99%)
Product overview
About Copper Cathode
Copper Cathode is the standard traded form of high-purity refined copper, produced through electrolytic refining. Grade A cathode carries a minimum copper content of 99.99% with tightly controlled impurity levels, and serves as the primary feedstock for copper wire rod, cable, strip, tube and alloy production.
The material conforms to internationally recognized standards including LME Grade A, Cu-CATH-1 (EN 1978) and ASTM B115. Standard cathode plates are supplied for bulk industrial use. Both LME registered and non-LME registered brands are available depending on origin and requirement.
Pricing is based on the London Metal Exchange (LME), typically quoted as the LME cash price plus a regional premium, adjusted for brand and logistics. Final pricing and premium are confirmed per transaction.
Main composition
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Copper (Cu) | 99.99% min |
| Iron (Fe) | 2 ppm |
| Sulphur (S) | 4 ppm |
| Oxygen (O2) | Nil |
| Silver (Ag) | 10 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | 0.2 ppm |
| Nickel (Ni) | 0.2 ppm |
| Selenium (Se) | 0.3 ppm |
| Antimony (Sb) | 0.1 ppm |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0 |
| Tin (Sn) | 0 |
| Zirconium (Zr) | 0 |
Trace elements
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Silica (Si) | 0.3 ppm |
| Cobalt (Co) | 0.2 |
| Arsenic (As) | < 0.1 |
| Bismuth (Bi) | 0.1 |
| Manganese (Mn) | < 0.1 |
| Tellurium (Te) | < 0.05 |
| Aluminium (Al) | 0.5 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.4 |
| Phosphorus (P) | 0 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0 |
| Cadmium (Cd) | 0 |
Transaction parameters
Commercial Information
Commercial terms are reviewed against the buyer requirement and proposed transaction structure.
- Origin
- Confirmed per inquiry
- Form
- Grade A cathode plates
- Source / Registration
- LME registered and non-LME registered brands available
- Pricing basis
- LME cash price plus regional premium (confirmed per transaction)
- Supply basis
- Spot and annual contract
- Minimum quantity
- 5,000 MT
- Incoterms
- FOB, CIF, CFR
- Inspection
- SGS, Bureau Veritas or equivalent
- Payment
- DLC, SBLC or transaction-based (MT700 / MT760), via authorized banks
- Documentation
- Mill test certificate, COO, SGS, B/L
- Buyer requirements
- KYC, KYB and commercial qualification
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