A Valuable Metal; Copper
Copper is a Group 1B transition element. This element, represented by the symbol Cu in the periodic table, is found in nature in both free and combined forms. In nature, it exists in native, sulfide, oxide, and complex states. It is highly resistant to corrosion. It has malleability and non-rusting properties. Its easy workability has led to copper being used in many fields. It is known to have been used since 8000 BC. Its color is reddish-brown. It is one of the fundamental raw materials of industry.
Uses of Copper
This metal, used in many fields from the past to the present, is a very valuable metal. Due to its being a very good electrical conductor, it is widely used in the electrical and electronics industry. At the same time, its being a good heat conductor has led to copper being frequently used in the cooling industry. Its rust-resistant nature has made it an indispensable raw material for the plating industry. Due to its malleability and ability to be shaped, it is used as a raw material in the minting of coins, and in the production of electrical wires and water pipes. It is used in agriculture as a fungicide (bacterial and fungal killer). It is used in storage to prevent the growth and reproduction of algae. Copper is also a metal used in the production of kitchenware and decorative items.
