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- Atomic number: 29
- Atomic symbol: Cu
- Pure copper is pinkish-orange
- Metal is malleable and easily shaped
- Also a very good conductor of both heat and electricity
- Melting point: 1984.32 degrees Fahrenheit (1084.62 degrees Celsius)
- Price (2008): $3.89 per poundKitco Base Metals: Industrial Metals
- Estimated earliest use: 9000 B.C.CSA: A Brief History of Copper (October, 2005)
- Originally named Cyprium, or "metal of Cyprus" in Latin
- Rarely occurs naturally in its pure form
- Combined with Zinc to form the alloy, Brass
- Combined with Tin to form the alloy, Bronze
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Copper is the 29th element in the periodic table, and is represented by the symbol Cu. In solid formations, copper is a soft metal that has an pinkish-orange color. Although it is one of the earliest metals known to have been refined and used by humans, it is still commonly used in construction and technology.
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Copper Questions
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