Copper (Cu) By:Julia Yoshpe
Physical Features
- Name: Copper
- Element symbol: Cu
- Atomic number: 29
- Atomic mass: 63.546
- Melting point: 1083 degrees Celsius
- Boiling point: 2567 degrees Celsius
- Number of protons/electrons: 29
- Number of neutrons: 35
- Discovered: Known since ancient times.
- Discovered by: Unknown
- Metal, Non-metal, or Metalloid: Metal.
- Solid, Liquid, Gas, or Synthetic: Solid
PHYSICAL FEATURES
Copper is a reddish, chemical element. It is best known for its ability to conduct electricity. Is is also very malleable, and easy to shape. Copper doesn't crack when hammered, forged, stamped or spun into unusual shapes. It can be shaped hot or cold. Copper is found in a free metallic state in nature.
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Copper is a reddish, chemical element. It is best known for its ability to conduct electricity. Is is also very malleable, and easy to shape. Copper doesn't crack when hammered, forged, stamped or spun into unusual shapes. It can be shaped hot or cold. Copper is found in a free metallic state in nature.
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WHAT IS COPPER USED FOR?
~ Wires (copper is a good conductor for electricity).
~ Heat exchangers.
~ Pots and pans (for professional chefs).
~ Some coins are made from copper alloy.
~ Jewelery.
~ Used to be a roofing material.
~ Sculptures (such as the Statue Of Liberty).
~ Mostly brass instruments are made from copper alloy.
Etc, etc...
~ Wires (copper is a good conductor for electricity).
~ Heat exchangers.
~ Pots and pans (for professional chefs).
~ Some coins are made from copper alloy.
~ Jewelery.
~ Used to be a roofing material.
~ Sculptures (such as the Statue Of Liberty).
~ Mostly brass instruments are made from copper alloy.
Etc, etc...
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Fun Facts About Copper
- 179,000 pounds of copper is found in the Statue of Liberty.
- In the United States, copper was first discovered in California in 1840.
- An average person uses 1500 pounds of copper to enjoy a modern day! (Computers, phones, cars.....etc.)
- Copper ha been used for as long at least 11,000 years.
- Professional cooks and chefs like to cook with copper pots and pans.
- Copper is naturally antibacterial.
- Your average home contains 400 pounds of copper that is most likely used for pipes, wiring, and appliances.
- The word "copper" originally comes from the word cuprum, which means "from Cyprus" in Latin. Cyprus is an island where Ancient Romes used to mine copper there.
Bibliography
Works Cited
Bentor, Yinon. "Chemical Elements.com - Copper (Cu)." Chemical Elements.com - Copper (Cu). Yinon Bentor, 28 Feb. 1996. Web. 20 Mar. 2013.
Crecent City Copper. Crecent City Copper. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Mar. 2013. <http://www.crescentcitycopper.com/_blog/Copper_Blog/post/15_Fun_Facts_About_Copper/>.
McDowell, Julie. Metals. New York: Chelsea House, 2008. Print.
"Who Discovered Copper?" RSS. Yukozimo, 2010. Web. 20 Mar. 2013.
World Book Inc. The World Book Encyclopedia. Chicago, IL: World Book, 2009. Print.
Works Cited
Bentor, Yinon. "Chemical Elements.com - Copper (Cu)." Chemical Elements.com - Copper (Cu). Yinon Bentor, 28 Feb. 1996. Web. 20 Mar. 2013.
Crecent City Copper. Crecent City Copper. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Mar. 2013. <http://www.crescentcitycopper.com/_blog/Copper_Blog/post/15_Fun_Facts_About_Copper/>.
McDowell, Julie. Metals. New York: Chelsea House, 2008. Print.
"Who Discovered Copper?" RSS. Yukozimo, 2010. Web. 20 Mar. 2013.
World Book Inc. The World Book Encyclopedia. Chicago, IL: World Book, 2009. Print.