substance resulting from metallurgic processing of primary sources (copper matte obtained from copper ore/concentrate) and/or secondary sources (copper scrap and/or black copper) and including recycled intermediates (i.e. spent anodes and removal cathodes). Composed primarily of copper metal and copper oxides (> 80%) and containing other residual metals and their compounds.
synonyms: anode copper, anode, EC 918-168-7
note: Precursor material to copper cathode. One of the substances defined under REACH.