Today we will tell you about one of the most interesting metals from a chemical and practical point of view. From the Neolithic and Stone Ages, copper has had a huge impact on the development of human civilization. Although the exact time of this discovery will probably never be known, it is believed to have been around 8000 BC. People have used this material as a substitute for stone. From it they made hammers and knives, and later other household items. Punching hardens the copper so that more durable edges are obtained; the bright reddish color of the metal and its durability make it very valuable.
5 interesting facts about copper:
- The Latin name of copper Cuprum comes from the name of the island of Cyprus, where as early as the third millennium BC there were copper mines.
- The Statue of Liberty in New York is made in part of copper. 31 tons of copper were used for its casting, while the total weight of the steel structure was 125 tons.
- Tools made of copper or copper alloys do not generate sparks and are therefore used wherever there is a risk of explosion.
- In terms of world production and consumption, copper ranks third in the world after iron and aluminum.
- The oldest copper structure discovered by archaeologists is part of the aqueduct in the Pyramid of Cheops. These copper pipes were installed more than five thousand years ago and are still in working order.
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