Properties and applications of Copper

 Properties of Copper

1. It has reddish brown colour
2. It is non-magnetic material 
3. It has high electric conductivity
4. Melting point of copper is 1084 ⁰C
5. Boiling point of copper is 2595 ⁰C
6. It has excellent corrosion resistance 
7. The specific gravity of Copper is 8.95 kg/m³
8. The tensile strength of Copper ranges from 3 to 4.7 tonnes/cm²
9. It has resistivity 1.7 × 10^-8 ohm meter
10. Copper forms important alloys such as bronze and gun-metal
11. It can be easily machined and fabricated 

Applications of Copper

1. Copper is widely used in preparation of conducting materials. It is used in wires, cables, transformers and generators.
2. Due to high conductivity of Copper it is widely used in radiator elements, domestic boilers, firebox plates and cooking vessels. 
3. It is used in electrotyping and electroplating. 
4. It is used in manufacturing of coins.