What is the difference between copper and electrolytic copper?

The copper of enameled wire refers to the copper material used in electrical wires. Generally, enameled wire uses electrolytic copper, that is, high-purity electrolytic copper. This copper material has the characteristics of extremely high electrical conductivity, good processability, and strong electro-oxidation performance. Suitable for use in a series of electronic components such as wires and transformers.

Electrolytic copper is extremely pure copper refined through electrolysis. It is characterized by high purity, strong conductivity, and corrosion resistance. It is widely used in the production of electrical products, high-end electronic equipment, communication equipment and other fields. Copper is a common metal element in nature. It usually exists in the form of copper ore. Copper materials are obtained after smelting, refining and other processes. Since impurity elements may be contained during the smelting and refining process, the purity of general copper is not as high as that of electrolytic copper.

They have the following differences:

1. Preparation methods of copper and electrolytic copper
Copper is a common metallic element found in nature, usually in the form of copper ore. Preparing finished copper products requires smelting and refining copper ore to ultimately obtain high-purity copper materials.
The preparation method of electrolytic copper is usually through the electrolysis process, in which current is applied to the copper anode in an electrolyte containing copper ions, and the copper ions are reduced to the copper cathode. Thus high-purity electrolytic copper is prepared.

2. The effect of copper and electrolytic copper
There are some subtle differences between copper and electrolytic copper in terms of purity, crystallinity, and mechanical properties. Copper may contain some impurity elements during the smelting and refining process, making its purity not as high as electrolytic copper. Due to the special properties of its preparation process, electrolytic copper can obtain higher purity and a finer and more uniform crystal structure. Therefore electrolytic copper can have better plasticity and thermal conductivity.

3. Application fields of copper and electrolytic copper
Copper materials have excellent electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, plasticity and other characteristics, and are widely used in electronics, electricity, construction and other fields.
The high purity and excellent mechanical properties of electrolytic copper make it widely used in high-end electronic equipment, radio technology, communication technology and other fields; as well as high-demand manufacturing occasions, such as semiconductor industry, chemical industry and other fields.

In short,electrolytic copper is a high-purity form of copper with better physical and chemical properties and wider applications in high-end manufacturing. Copper and electrolytic copper are both composed of copper element. Although they have some differences in preparation processes, material properties and application fields. But they all have wide application value and importance, and have made important contributions to society and economy.

Enameled wire is very important. Choosing high-quality and suitable enameled wire is an important guarantee for ensuring the normal operation of electronic equipment. When purchasing enameled wire, you should pay attention to the selection of copper materials. Generally, choosing high-purity electrolytic copper can ensure the superior performance of the enameled wire in terms of conductivity, processability, and electro-oxidation performance. Our enameled wires all use high-purity electrolytic copper. Welcome to consult us!