Copper

Categories: Science | Chemistry
    • 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
  • 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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