Copper (Cu)
Base Metals | Atomic Number: 29
Basic Properties
Cu
29
63.546 g/mol
| Element Category | Base Metals |
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| Atomic Number | 29 |
| Atomic Weight | 63.546 g/mol |
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Description
Excellent thermal and electrical conductor used in wiring and electronics
| Density | 8.96 g/cm³ |
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| Tensile Strength | 220-400 MPa |
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| Hardness | 3 Mohs |
| Melting Point | 1085°C |
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| Boiling Point | 2562°C |
| No electrical properties data available |
| Corrosion Resistance | Good (forms protective patina) |
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Applications
Used in electrical wiring, plumbing, and coinage.
Production Methods
Extracted from chalcopyrite and other copper ores.
History
Known since antiquity; vital to human civilization.