Name:
Copper
Symbol:
Cu
Atomic Number:
29
Atomic Mass:
63.54
Atomic Volume:
7.11 cc/mol
Discovered By:
Prehistoric
Discovery Date:
The discovery of copper is prehistoric. The Bronze Age predates the Iron Age.
Origin of Name:
Copper - (Latin) Cuprum (from the island of Cyprus), the symbol Cu also comes from Cuprum
Toxicity:
Toxicity analogous to the toxicity of nickel powder. Toxicity of pure copper salts is slight.
Summary:
Copper is found as the native metal, as well as in a number of ores. Bronze (copper-tin) and brass (copper-zinc) are copper alloys. All American coins are made of copper alloys.
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