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Uses of Copper


Copper is a chemical element with atomic number 29. Copper is a ductile metal that is a very good heat and electricity conductor. Pure copper is soft and malleable and has apinkish color. Copper has been commonly used since the Copper Ages. The Romans used copper that was mined in Cyprus. This led to the origin of the name 'Cyprium', that is, 'metal of Cyprus'.

Here aremany uses (with explanation of each) of copper

Industrial Uses
There are many industrial uses of copper, due to its characteristics like high ductility, malleability, thermal conductivity andresistance to corrosion. It ranks third after iron and aluminum in the amount of quantities consumed for industrial purposes. It is alloyed with nickel and used in form of cupronickel and monel forshipbuilding. This is because in this form it is highly resistant to corrosion. Copper in liquid form is used as a wood preservative. It helps in restoration of original structures that are damaged due todry rot.

Architectural Uses
The main uses are in the construction industry. Copper is a waterproof metal as thus can safely be used in buildings. It is used for plumbing. It is often used as aroofing material. Lighting rods are made of copper that help divert natural lighting from destroying the building. As copper can be brazed and soldered, it is often used for welding arcs and otherstructures in a building.

Silicon
Silicon is the second most abundant element in the earth’s crust and is vital to the construction industry. This post will take you through some of the common uses ofsilicon in the world today and tell you a possible future use of silicon.

Uses of Silicon

● Silicon dioxide and silica (in the form of clay or sand) are important components of bricks, concreteand Portland cement.
● Silicon is a semiconductor. This means that electrical flow can be controlled by using silicon parts. Therefore, silicon is very important in the electrical industry....