Copper is a very common, distinctively colored element.
Common name:
Copper
IUPAC name:
Copper
Layman's explanation:
Man has known of copper since antiquity. Copper is known for its unique reddish hue, its good electrical and thermal conductivity, and widespread abundance. It is malleable and extremely ductile. Copper melts at 1357 degrees kelvin and boils at 2840 degrees kelvin. Copper crystals are commonly found in cubic and dodecahedral forms. Copper is widely used in wiring and electronics. Two important alloys of copper are brass and bronze. Also, all American coins are now made of copper alloys. Humans require trace amounts of copper; larger doses result in poisoning.
Citation of a publication:
Swanson, H.E.; Tatge, E., National Bureau of Standards (U.S.), Circular, 359, 1953, 1
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