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Copper metal, a chemical element with the symbol Cu and atomic number 29

Most copper is used in electrical equipment such as wiring and motors. This is because it conducts both heat and electricity very well, and can be drawn into wires. It also has uses in construction (for example roofing and plumbing), and industrial machinery (such as heat exchangers).

Copper is a chemical element with the symbol Cu (from Latin: cuprum) and atomic number 29. It is a soft, malleable, and ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. A freshly exposed surface of pure copper has a pinkish-orange colour.

  • Symbol: "Cu": from Latin cuprum
  • Electrical resistivity: 16.78 nΩ⋅m (at 20 °C)
  • Naming: after Cyprus, principal mining place in ...
  • Thermal expansion: 16.5 µm/(m⋅K) (at 25 °C)

Today copper, because it is such a good conductor of electricity, is used in electrical generators and motors for electrical wiring and in electronic goods, such as radios and TVs. Copper also conducts heat well, so it is used in motor vehicle radiators, air-conditioners and home heating systems.

It helps your body make red blood cells and keeps nerve cells and your immune system healthy. It also helps form collagen, a key part of bones and connective tissue. Copper may also act as an antioxidant, reducing free radicals that can damage cells and DNA. Copper helps the body absorb iron.

Copper Facts

  • Copper has a reddish-metallic coloring that is unique among all the elements
  • Copper was the first metal to be worked by man, along with gold and meteoritic iron
  • Copper is an essential element for human nutrition
  • Copper readily forms alloys with other metals
  • Copper is a natural antibacterial agent

It is commonly used to produce a wide variety of products, including electrical wire, cooking pots and pans, pipes and tubes, automobile radiators, and many others. Copper is also used as a pigment and preservative for paper, paint, textiles, and wood.

From the smallest device to the largest factory equipment, copper is one of the essential materials that make our world work. Demand for copper is rising exponentially. New industries, urbanisation, construction booms and billions of electronic devices all rely on copper.

Things copper is used for.

  • Kitchen Sink. – Copper is a good choice for kitchen sink because it is generally resistant to corrosion and it has anti-microbial properties
  • Table Tops
  • Jewelry
  • Door Knobs and Pull Handles
  • Railings
  • Tools
  • Musical Instruments
  • Wire