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Why was copper chosen as the building material for the statue of liberty?
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∙ 14y ago
Cheap, Somewhat Durable, Easy to Shape and it didn't rust away to nothing.
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Is copper a building material?
Yes, because copper is a metal, and metals could be used for building things. In fact, copper is used as a roofing material.
What material is Lady Liberty made of?
copper, steel and glass
What is the material the statue of liberty is made of?
Originally an iron structural skeleton, with a sheet-copper skin.
What is the outside of the statue of liberty made out of?
the exterior is made of copper. This copper is has naturally oxidized to form the patina green coating. This patina material is about as thinck as the copper behind it and is currently protecting the copper from natural wearing itself.
From what material is the first statue of liberty constructed from?
Originally an iron structural skeleton, with a sheet-copper skin.
Was the statchue of liberty copper?
Yes, the outside skin of the Statue of Liberty is made of copper.
What elements makes up the statue of liberty?
The Statue of Liberty is made of the element Copper (Cu) what made it turn green over the years was a chemical reaction of the seawater around Lady Liberty.
What is the material to make the stature of liberty?
31 tons of copper and 125 tons of steel https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/AboutUs/GotMaterials/Parks/thomas.html
What was the statue of liberty original color?
The original color of the Statue of Liberty was copper. The Statue of Liberty turned green because the weathering oxidized the statue.
What type of metal is used to make the statue of liberty?
Steel and copper - however, the flame on her torch is covered in gold leaf.
What medal is the statu of liberty made of?
The statue of liberty is made out of copper
What is the statu of liberty made of?
Copper
