Welding Copper Dangers. A side-draft ventilation welding enclosure used to weld other metals will provide a safe environment when welding copper beryllium alloys. Similar to metal fume fever from other heavy metals it consists of upper respiratory tract irritation metallic taste in the mouth nausea and fever.
Effect of copper content in the range of 014094. Exposure to metal fumes can cause metal fume fever. Fume hazards of copper 7440508 and its alloys in welding brazing and soldering are reviewed.
The tough pitch electrolytic copper is difficult to weld because of the presence of copper oxide within the material.
This is because copper is an extremely good conductor of electricity and you can get an electric shock if you handle the metal with bare hands. Similar to metal fume fever from other heavy metals it consists of upper respiratory tract irritation metallic taste in the mouth nausea and fever. Taking safety precautions is especially important when welding copper. This normally comes from zinc magnesium copper and copper oxide.