Grade C101 copper is 99.9% pure, it is electrolytic tough pitch copper with the addition of controlled amounts of oxygen, it is an electrical grade copper Copper does not like acids or salt, so if a spillage occurs, rinse immediately with fresh water and then dry with a soft cloth.

Not only does this create a brilliant finish but it prevents further ageing of the metal therefore preserving the look and design created. While those standard sizes are ready to go, we also understand that every project is different. With that in mind, our free unlimited cutting service is on hand to trim your copper sheet down to ideal size. Speak to the go-to copper sheet UK teamCopper sheet is a versatile metal with unique properties and excellent corrosion resistance that make it useful for various applications. It can be easily formed into complex shapes, and when used outdoors, it develops an attractive natural greenish patina, protecting the metal from further corrosion. It was not long before we had to move to a larger industrial premises and the closest destination available at the time was in the west Cumbrian coastal town of Millom. This is now where we produce all of our products and house our machinery. Millom has a long history of metal works and although the Iron works are now gone we feel like we've ended up in the right spot. Spills: Clean up all spills immediately with warm and soapy water. Acidic or Akaline spills may affect the patina. Copper was the first metal to be worked and utilised by human beings, with the first use being approximately 10,000 years ago. A copper pendant found in Iraq was estimated to be from around 8700BC. For many thousands of years, human beings believed that copper was the only metal; this and its malleability meant it was used for all kinds of purposes, from art and jewellery through to weapons. Eventually we bought with the help of a good friend and new business partner our first laser and a much chunkier HD XPR Plasma cutter. This now allowed us to cut the keyrings that started our journey as well as improving the cut quality of all our metal art work.

A few years passed of non stop ideas and projects before we upgraded to a powerful 6kw laser and we were finally plasma free in 2020. All our metals up to 30mm can now be cut by laser. After a few evenings of slightly over ambitious hunting on the internet I decided that I could just about afford a CNC Plasma machine. This particular machine was an air plasma and it uses compressed air and electricity to make an incredibly hot plasma cutting arc that moves over the metal plate. Metal Sheets Ltd manufacture a range of antibacterial copper sheet metal products including push plates. The name “copper” stems from the Roman era when the metal was called “aes cyprium” , meaning “ore from Cyprus”. This resulted in the word “cuprum”, the chemical symbol “Cu” and the English word “copper”. Information courtesy of Aurubis . Some of our work Due to the above properties, copper is commonly used in the creation of motors, wiring, and other electrical equipment. This is on top of its place in plumbing, roofing, and other modes of construction. Additionally, copper is also often used in the likes of heat exchangers and other industrial machinery. Shop Rapid Metals Copper Sheets for SaleAdditionally, copper is 100% recyclable, making it an eco-friendly metal for a sustainable world. Only a fraction of Earth’s copper reserves have been exploited, which adds to its appeal as a sustainable resource. Other uses