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Copper is also important culturally, as one of the first metals to be used by humankind, especially in its alloy form [[bronze]]. Even today the pennies in the United States are informally referred to as "coppers." | Copper is also important culturally, as one of the first metals to be used by humankind, especially in its alloy form [[bronze]]. Even today the pennies in the United States are informally referred to as "coppers." | ||
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| + | The atomic symbol for copper, Cu, comes from the [[Latin]] ''cuprum'' which also gives its name (via [[Greek]]) to [[Cyprus]], an island nation in the Mediterranean renowned for its wealth of copper. | ||
{{Element | name=Copper | symbol=Cu | anumber=29 | amass=63.5 amu | state=solid | class=Transition metal | cstructure=cubic | color=metallic burnt orange (it's what pennies are made of) | date=Copper has been known since ancient times | discname=Unknown | origname=From the Latin ''cyprium'', referring to the island of Cyprus, where it was obtained in ancient times. | uses=Copper is used in wires because it conducts electricity very well. It is also useful in jewelry and coins| obtained=chalcopyrite, coveline, and chalcosine }} | {{Element | name=Copper | symbol=Cu | anumber=29 | amass=63.5 amu | state=solid | class=Transition metal | cstructure=cubic | color=metallic burnt orange (it's what pennies are made of) | date=Copper has been known since ancient times | discname=Unknown | origname=From the Latin ''cyprium'', referring to the island of Cyprus, where it was obtained in ancient times. | uses=Copper is used in wires because it conducts electricity very well. It is also useful in jewelry and coins| obtained=chalcopyrite, coveline, and chalcosine }} | ||
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Revision as of 03:00, 12 June 2008
Copper, the 29th element, is a metal. In industry it is praised for its extreme ductility and electrical conductivity which make it an excellent material for wires. Copper is also a nutrient mineral, and is required by the human body to perform certain chemical reactions.
Copper is also important culturally, as one of the first metals to be used by humankind, especially in its alloy form bronze. Even today the pennies in the United States are informally referred to as "coppers."
The atomic symbol for copper, Cu, comes from the Latin cuprum which also gives its name (via Greek) to Cyprus, an island nation in the Mediterranean renowned for its wealth of copper.
| Copper | |
|---|---|
| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Cu |
| Atomic number | 29 |
| Classification | Transition metal |
| Atomic mass | 63.5 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | Copper has been known since ancient times |
| Name of discoverer | Unknown |
| Name origin | From the Latin cyprium, referring to the island of Cyprus, where it was obtained in ancient times. |
| Uses | Copper is used in wires because it conducts electricity very well. It is also useful in jewelry and coins |
| Obtained from | chalcopyrite, coveline, and chalcosine |
