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Copper (Cu) is a metal commonly used to create wire, and it is second only to silver in terms of electrical conductance. Though soft in its pure form, copper can be strengthened by mixing it with other metals to form an alloy.
Properties
- Molecular formula: Cu
- Atomic number: 29
- Atomic weight: 63.546
- Melting point: 1,984.32°F (1084.62°C or 1357.77 K)
- Boiling point: 4,644°F (2,562°C or 2835 K)
- Density: 8.933 grams per cubic centimeter
- Phase at room temperature: Solid
- Element classification: Metal
- Period number: 4
- Group number: 11[1]
References
- http://education.jlab.org/itselemental/ele029.html
- http://www.oxfordalloys.com/
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