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Copper is humanity’s oldest metal ally, yet it has never been more relevant than it is today. As the world pushes toward electrification and Net Zero, Copper has evolved from a staple of traditional construction to a linchpin of modern energy infrastructure. One could say that it’s the conduit through which the green revolution flows.
As a leading UK manufacturer of high-purity metals, Less Common Metals (LCM) supports the supply chain beyond just rare earths. Based in Ellesmere Port, UK, we provide the high-grade materials necessary to support the expanding needs of the energy, chemical and architectural sectors.
| Composition | Copper Cathode 99.9% / Copper Powder 99.0% |
| Common metallic impurities | Trace metals basis |
| Physical Description | Typically cropped rod < 10mm diameter x 50 mm length / Cut cathode, < 30 x 30 x 7 mm / A free flowing powder |
| Analytics | ICP-OES |
| Certificate of analysis | Available upon request |
| Packaging | Packed in sealed polythene bags and supplied in securely sealed metal drums, resistant to the impregnation of water |
Copper is a soft, malleable and ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. Recognised by its distinctive reddish-orange sheen, it’s one of the few metals that occur in nature in a directly usable metallic form.
While famous for its conductivity, Copper’s applications span from the aesthetic to the industrial. Its unique properties make it essential for:
The status of Copper is a hot topic in global economics. According to recent BBC reports, Copper is expected to see some of the biggest growth in demand in the coming years, alongside Lithium and Cobalt.
It should be noted that critical minerals lists vary between nations. While the US has officially added Copper to its critical minerals list due to its strategic importance in energy, it is not currently on the UK’s list. However, as the backbone of wind turbines and electrification, its strategic value to the UK economy remains undeniable.
