Copper


 * Element Name:** Copper


 * Element Symbol:** Cu


 * Atomic Mass:** 64[[image:Copper.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 29


 * Protons:** 29


 * Electrons:** 29


 * Discovery:** Dates back 10,000 years ago; believed to be found in the __Middle East__.


 * How it was Named:** From the Latin word //"cuprum"// meaning the island of __Cyprus__ in the __M__ __editerranean Sea__.

**State of Matter:** Solid

**Melting Point:** 1084.62°C

**Boiling Point:** 2562°C


 * Characteristics: **
 * Orange-Brown color
 * Malleable
 * Toxic
 * Uses:**
 * Wires
 * Coinage Metal
 * Electrical Industry
 * Plumbing Industry
 * Copper Compounds
 * Copper Sulphate for agricultural poisons and water purifiers


 * Interesting Facts:**
 * Copper is the only reasonably priced metal that is non-gray. Other non-gray metals like gold and cesium, have high prices.
 * Copper cables are thick enough to carry 400 amps

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