Copper Facts

Chemical element of copper is CU
Atomic number of copper is 29
Comes from the Latin word for Cyprus`Cuprum `
Pure copper is red- orange in colour.
It is believed to have been in use for over 10000 years
Melting point of 1084 °C
Brass is a mixture of copper and zinc
Statue of Liberty is made out of over 81000 kg of copper
60% of copper used in electrical wiring
20% of copper used in roofing / household plumbing
20% used in the making of industrial machinery
Copper is 100% recyclable
Copper retains 95% of its original value
Copper is naturally antibacterial
Copper is a plentiful natural resource on Earth
Changes its colour naturally which is called oxidation
It turns green over time just like the Statue of Liberty