Facts about the
Definition of the Element Copper
The Element Copper is defined as...
A ductile, malleable, reddish-brown metallic element that is an
excellent conductor of heat and electricity and is widely used for
electrical wiring, water piping, and corrosion-resistant parts,
either pure or in alloys such as brass and bronze. The most common uses of Copper are
in Copper sulfate, Hammered copper, Tubing, pipes - Plumbing,
Wire, Electromagnets, Statues, Watt's steam engine, Vacuum tubes,
Musical instruments, Component of coins, Cookware and Cutlery.
Interesting Facts
about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Copper
What are the origins of the word Copper ?
The name originates from the Latin word cyprium, after the island
of Cyprus. Copper was associated with the goddess named Aphrodite
/ Venus in Greek and Roman mythology. The island of Cyprus was
sacred to the goddess. In alchemy, the symbol for copper was also
the symbol for the planet Venus. In Greek times, the metal was
known by the name Chalkos. In Roman times, it became known as
Cyprium because so much of it was mined in Cyprus.
Facts about the
Classification of the Element Copper
Copper is classified as a "Transition Metal" which are located in
Groups 3 - 12 of the Periodic Table. An Element classified as a
Transition Metals is ductile, malleable, and able to conduct
electricity and heat.
Brief Facts about the
Discovery and History of the Element Copper
Copper was discovered in Ancient times and used by the ancient
Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and Chinese.
Occurrence of the
element Copper in
the Atmosphere
Obtained from chalcopyrite, coveline, chalcosine
Common Uses of Copper
Copper sulfate
Hammered copper
Tubing, pipes - Plumbing
Wire
Sheets
Electromagnets
Statues
Watt's steam engine
Vacuum tubes
Musical instruments
Component of coins
Cookware
Cutlery
The Properties of the Element Copper
Name of Element : Copper
Symbol of Element : Cu
Atomic Number of Copper : 29
Atomic Mass: 63.546 amu
Melting Point: 1083.0 °C - 1356.15 °K
Boiling Point: 2567.0 °C - 2840.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Copper : 29
Number of Neutrons in Copper : 35
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 8.96 g/cm3
Color of Copper : red / orange / brown
The element Copper and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Copper on the Periodic Table which
arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as
based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar
properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to
use - just click on the symbol for Copper for additional facts and
info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting
Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Copper with any other
element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and
information about the Copper element and as a Chemistry reference
guide.
Facts and Info about
the element Argon - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the
International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985
which includes the Copper element. The famous Russian Scientist,
Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of
"the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his
time. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods
and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all
fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which
Copper is
just one element that can be found.
