Oxidation and aging of copper

A copper product is aged by means of heat, for which a strong gas burner is used. Copper semi-finished products are heated until the desired appearance is not achieved, which can be done in two ways:

• steady, gradual and precise heating of semi-finished products, and;
• rapid heating of the copper plates, as long as they do not flare up due to heat; these plates are then forged into the desired shape and cooled down in cold water.

It is important that the aging process is carried out prior to welding.

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