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5E(1,14,17,18)

Copper(Cu). Chemistry. 5E(1,14,17,18). Copper (Symbol  Cu ). A ductile, malleable, reddish-brown metallic element that is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity atomic number 29 atomic weight 63.54 melting point 1,083°C boiling point 2,595°C. Major applications of copper.

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5E(1,14,17,18)

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  1. Copper(Cu) Chemistry 5E(1,14,17,18)

  2. Copper (Symbol Cu) • A ductile, malleable, reddish-brown metallic element that is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity • atomic number 29 • atomic weight 63.54 • melting point 1,083°C • boiling point 2,595°C

  3. Major applications of copper • electrical wires (60%) • roofing and plumbing (20%) • industrial machinery (15%) • make an alloy (5%) *Example of alloies: brass and bronze bronze brass

  4. Everyday uses of copper • doorknobs and other fixtures in the house • cooking utensils • copper bath tubs • copper counters • decorative art • an essential nutrient to all higher plants and animal life

  5. Copper in alloys • the most important constituents of carat silver and gold alloys and carat solders • used in the jewelry industry, modifying the color, hardness and melting point of the resulting alloys • e.g. Brass(alloy of copper and zinc and bronze) • e.g.cupronickel(alloy of copper and nickel)

  6. Industrial Uses of Copper • Watt's steam engine firebox • wood preservative • coins • plumbing, roofing and cladding • helping in providing hygienic surfaces

  7. Electrical uses of copper • transformers • motors • generators • wiring and contacts for PC, TV, mobile phones

  8. Transportation uses of copper • building of trams, lorries, cars, trains • electric supper trams • overhead contact wires

  9. Special things about copper • copper deficiency in the human body can lead to gray hair, skin wrinkles, crow's feet, varicose veins and saggy skin • copper jewelry has been in vogue since many centuries • copper uses also include medicinal remedy for various ailments

  10. Other uses • used as a wood preservative • used in a museum materials testing: (Oddy test) -used to detect chlorides, oxides, and sulphur compounds • used to create antimicrobial protective fabrics(e.g.ceramic glazes, stained glass and musical instruments) • as a base for other metals(e.g. nickel)

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