Copper
By admin • Mar 17th, 2008 • Category: UncategorizedCOPPER
Copper is a reddish coloured lustrous metal. It is characterised by
Atomic number 29
Relative atomic mass 63.546
Relative density 8.93
Melting point 1083.4OC
Boiling point 2582OC
Is highly malleable and ductile.
a good conductor of heat and electricity.
OCCURRENCE
Copper constitutes about 0.00001% of the earth’s crust. Its deposits, however are concentrated. In the combined state it exists as sulphides, carbonates. The main […]