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Copper is widely used for;
Electrical Cables,
Inductors,
Water and Gas Pipework (usually pipes of 8-28mm diameter).
Usually domestic hot-water cylinders, are also made from Copper. Although Cold water tanks, are frequently now plastic.
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How do you mix copper sulphate with mercury?
Copper sulfate was used as a catalyst for the amalgamation of silver. We haven't now any other motivation to mix copper sulfate with mercury.
Does copper come from human being's?
Copper is extracted from minerals; but the body of a human being contain copper because copper is indispensable for the life.
Can copper turning be used to test how pH affects copper corrosion?
If copper is present, the solution will turnblue...
What is bornite used for?
It is used to extract copper.
A reddish-orange element used for electrical writing?
Copper its symbol is Cu and its atomic number is 29.
How was copper first used?
When copper was fiirst discovered it was used to make pots and pans for cooking. Now copper is no longer used to make pans/pots as there are more efficient materials and copper is now mainly used to make wires.
Why is copper used as a wired and copper chloride is not?
Copper chloride being a salt is not ductile.
What materials are being used in order to make the copper wiring in cars?
copper
What is the difference between native copper and copper?
Native Copper was the only source of Copper until the turn of the century. Since then extracting methods were improved, and a more popular mineral the Copper Ore was found. Now the Copper Ore is the second most used mineral in the world. Native Copper is now used mostly for decorations but can be sold for a good price.
What materials are being used to replace copper telephone lines?
alloy
Why do older coins weigh more than younger coins?
Older coins were made of different metals, such as silver or copper. Coins that used to be silver are now nickel or nickel-coated copper, and coins that were copper are now copper-coated steel or zinc.
Who used coppers?
The Brits. There's three sorts: copper coins such as the farthing, halfpenny, and penny. Used to be made of copper. Now, of copper-plated iron. A copper is also slang for a police constable. And it's a wok-shaped boiling tub, used long ago to wash clothes in; made of copper.
How do you mix copper sulphate with mercury?
Copper sulfate was used as a catalyst for the amalgamation of silver. We haven't now any other motivation to mix copper sulfate with mercury.
What material is used to make a car radiator?
They used to be copper and steel but now they are made of aluminum and plastic.
Are copper mailboxes still being used?
"Yes, copper mailboxes are still being used. Because they will not rust and are very durable, they will always remain in style. They will withstand all types of weather while remaining decorative."
Why is copper used in radiator cooling system?
It used to (other materials are way cheaper now), and it was because copper was a good conductor of heat AND it could be worked (soldered) easily.
When did pennies stop being coper?
1982 although they are still coated with copper the inside is now zinc
