Copper

                                                                   Copper

  • what color is copper?: Copper is a red-orange metallic luster.  This is something very unique about the metal because it is one of the only metals of the periodic table that is not silver like color. But it can also oxidize, and if it does oxidize it will turn a green color.

Copper -- A Metal for the Ages

  • What is the state of copper at room temperature?: The state of copper at room temperature is solid. But it is also malleable. Also the statue of liberty is made of copper. Also there are sheets that are put on circuit boards.

Scratched Copper 4

  • What is its melting point?: The melting point is 1084.62 degrees Celsius, which is 6 times hotter than the average cooking temperature of an oven. Also copper is a metal that can be recycled. And also almost 80 percent of copper that has been mined is still use.

Casting Bronze Age Swords

  • What is the boiling point?: The boiling point is 2562 degrees Celsius which is 14 times hotter than the average cooking temperature of an oven. 

Casting Bronze Age Swords

  • What is the most common use?: The most common use is in electrical equipment because of its conduciveness. Copper is also used in products like cookware, coins and also in a lot of building constructions. And it is used on some ships to prevent mussels from attaching to the ship.

Industrial Photography: Copper Wires-004

  • characteristic?: A characteristic of copper is that it is extremely conductivewhich makes it good for electrical equipment. Copper is also a natural anti bacterial agent, witch is one of the reason it is used on every day things like door handles.

Industrial Photography: Copper Wires-003

  • Who is the largest producer of copper in the world?: The largest producer according to statista is Chile with 5.7 tons mined in 2020. And the largest corporation that mines copper is Codelco which is a Chilean mining companies, in 2020 it mined 1.73 million metric tons. 

Mountain top border with Chile

Credits  

Information from Wikipedia, statista and thoughtco

Photos from creative commons. 

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