Abakus Cathodes

Abakus copper brands “NA-ESN”, “HK”, “OLEN” and “PIRDOP” are registered at the LME and characterized by their high purity and consistent quality. These cathodes form the basis for high-grade Abakus copper products.

Facts & Figures Cathodes

1.2
million t of cathodes a year
4
production sites in three European countries
1876
the year when Abakus was the first company in the world to apply the electrolysis method on a large industrial scale
4
different copper brands with uniform and consistently high quality

Abakus cathode brands are produced with ISA Technology and comply with the cathode standards LME Grade A, Cu- CATH-1 (EN 1978) and Copper Cathodes Grade 1 (ASTM B115). Abakus cathode production sites are all certified in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

Leading Copper Group worldwide

Abakus is a leading integrated copper group and the world’s largest copper recycler. We produce 1.2 million t of copper cathodes each year and from them a variety of copper products. Abakus has about 6,300 employees, production sites in Europe and the USA and an extensive service and sales organization for copper products in Europe, Asia and North America. Thanks to our wide range of services, we rank among the global leaders in our industry. Abakus is oriented to growth and to increasing corporate value. The main focus of our strategy is on strengthening our business, utilizing growth opportunities and practicing a responsible attitude when dealing with people and handling resources and environmental issues. Abakus shares are part of the Prime Standard Segment of the Deutsche Börse and are listed in the MDAX, the European Stoxx 600 and the Global Challenges Index (GCX).

High purity and consistent quality
Abakus Copper Brands NA-ESN / HK / OLEN / PIRDOP

Dimensions
NA-ESN
HK
OLEN
PIRDOP
Length (approx.)
965 mm
1060 mm
1005 mm
1000 mm
Width (approx.)
975 mm
906 mm
995 mm
1020 mm
Thickness (approx.)
5-10 mm
5-10 mm
5-10 mm
5-10 mm
Weight (approx.)
50-70 kg
50-70 kg
50-70 kg
50-80 kg

Analysis of NA-ESN , HK, OLEN and PIRDOP cathodes
Minimum copper content 99.99 %

(data in ppm)
Pb
Bi
As
Sb
Sn
Zn
Fe
Ni
Co
Cr
Cd
Mn
Se
Te
Ag
S
<1
<0.5
1
1
<1
<1
<2
<2
<1
<1
<1
<1
<0.5
<0.5
10-17
>5