Physical commodity
Copper
Cu
Copper
Copper Cathode. Copper purity: 99.99% minimum
Apex specification
Copper Cathode
Copper purity: 99.99% minimum
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Copper (Cu) | 99.99% Min |
| Silica (Si) | 0.3 ppm Max |
| Cobalt (Co) | 0.2 ppm Max |
| Bismuth (Bi) | 0.1 ppm Max |
| Lead (Pb) | 0.2 ppm Max |
| Tellurium (Te) | 0.05 ppm Max |
| Iron (Fe) | 2 ppm Max |
| Silver (Ag) | 10 ppm Max |
| Aluminium (Al) | 0.5 ppm Max |
| Selenium (Se) | 0.3 ppm Max |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.1 ppm Max |
| Sulphur (S) | 4 ppm Max |
| Nickel (Ni) | 0.2 ppm Max |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.4 ppm Max |
| Antimony (Sb) | 0.1 ppm Max |
| Oxygen (O2) | 0 |
General market context
General industry context, for reference. Apex-provided specifications, where available, appear separately on this page.
About copper.
Copper is a ductile base metal valued for its high electrical and thermal conductivity and its resistance to corrosion. Refined copper is commonly traded as cathode, while mined material is typically traded as concentrate before smelting and refining.
Common traded forms
- Copper cathode
- Copper concentrate
- Copper scrap
- Semi-finished products such as rod and wire
Typical uses
- Electrical wiring and power transmission
- Building construction, plumbing and roofing
- Electronics and electrical equipment
- Industrial machinery and heat exchangers
- Transport, including electric vehicles
Specification parameters
What a specification typically covers.
Parameters commonly referenced when this commodity is specified. Actual requirements are set by the buyer and supplier.
- 01Copper (Cu) content
- 02Trace impurity limits
- 03Physical form and packing
- 04Origin
- 05Quantity
- 06Delivery basis
Apex's role
Brokerage, not principal trading.
Apex connects genuine commodity supply with genuine buyer demand. The buyer and supplier contract directly on their own terms, while Apex verifies, qualifies and coordinates the process for an agreed brokerage commission.
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What to include in your enquiry.
Buyers
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- Commodity
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Questions
Common questions.
What is Apex's role in a commodity transaction?
Apex is the broker: it sources and verifies supply, qualifies demand, conducts due diligence and coordinates the introduction. Buyer and supplier contract directly.
Does Apex verify suppliers and buyers?
Apex conducts qualification and due-diligence processes appropriate to the proposed introduction before facilitating the connection.
Can I submit a commodity requirement?
Yes. Buyers can submit commodity, specification, quantity, destination, price basis and payment information through the enquiry system.
Can suppliers approach Apex?
Yes. Suppliers can provide company, commodity, quantity, origin, specifications and export-capability information for initial review.
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