About this document
Properties and Uses of Copper by Nigus Solomon is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Copper is a soft, malleable, and ductile metal that has been used by humans for thousands of years. It has very high thermal and electrical conductivity. Copper occurs naturally in its metallic form and was one of the first metals smelted and cast by ancient civilizations. It has a variety of modern uses including as an electrical conductor, in alloys like brass and bronze, and in building materials where it develops a green patina. Copper is an essential nutrient for both plants and animals.
- Author
- Nigus Solomon
- Language
- EN