Copper (Cu)

Copper (Cu)

Atomic Number: 29
Atomic Weight: 63.55
Melting Point: 1083.43
Boiling Point: 2595
Specific Gravity: 8.96
Valence(s): 1 or 2

Copper was prehistorically discovered. Copper has been mined for more than 5000 years, and is an important Metal. It conducts heat and electricity well which makes it ideal for wiring and for cooking sets. American coins are Copper alloys. Sometimes occurring on its own, Copper is also found in minerals such as malachite and azurite. [LM] {RW}