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Definition of the Copper Element
A ductile, malleable,
reddish-brown metallic element that is an excellent conductor of
heat and electricity and is widely used for electrical wiring,
water piping, and corrosion-resistant parts, either pure or in
alloys such as brass and bronze.
Origin / Meaning of the name Copper
The name originates from
the Latin word cyprium, after the island of Cyprus. Copper was
associated with the goddess named Aphrodite / Venus in Greek and
Roman mythology. The island of Cyprus was sacred to the
goddess. In alchemy, the symbol for copper was also the symbol for
the planet Venus. In Greek times, the metal was known by the name
Chalkos. In Roman times, it became known as Cyprium because so
much of it was mined in Cyprus.
Classification of the Copper Element
Copper is classified
as a "Transition Metal" which are located in Groups 3 - 12 of the
Periodic Table. An Element classified as a Transition Metals is
ductile, malleable, and able to conduct electricity and heat.
Facts about the History
and the
Discovery of the Copper
Element
Copper was discovered in
Ancient times and used by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans
and Chinese.
Occurrence the Copper Element
Obtained from chalcopyrite, coveline, chalcosine
Associated Uses of Copper
Copper sulfate
Hammered copper
Tubing, pipes - Plumbing
Wire
Sheets
Electromagnets
Statues
Watt's steam engine
Vacuum tubes
Musical instruments
Component of coins
Cookware
Cutlery
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