Copper

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 Occurrence 3 Characteristics 4 Uses 5 More General Terms 6 Additional Terms 7 Internet Database 8 References

Introduction

• From the Latin cuprum meaning 'from Cyprus', a source of copper for the Romans. Known to many ancient civilizations.

Occurrence

• somewhat rare
• makes up 0.0007% of earth's crust

Characteristics

• a common reddish metallic element
• ductile & malleable
• one of the best conductors of heat & electricity

Uses

• essential trace element for organisms, including humans
• water pipes
• electrical wires
• alloys brass & bronze

More General Terms

• trace element
• metal

Additional Terms

• copper deficiency
• Cu+/Cu+2
• periodic table

Internet Database

PubChem: 27099
PubChem: 23978

References

1. Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, Miriam- Webster Inc. Springfield, MA 1990
2. Chemical & Engineering News, Sept 8, 2003

copper [Cu]