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Copper is the second best electrical conductor (silver is better, but much more expensive) and an excellent conductor of heat. Copper is used for electrical wiring, and for heat exchangers. Since copper does not rust, it has been used for piping, roofing and gutters. Copper is alloyed with other metals to make brass and bronze, and chemical forms of copper are used to treat wood to prevent rot and insect damage. Copper is also used in coins and some jewelry.
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What did Paul Revere use copper for?
Plates for printing handbills and copper was used in pots and pan bottoms. It still is today in the Revere pot and pan line of products. Copper is a good conductor of heat.
How does a mass of a penny depend on the year it was minted?
The materials used to mint pennies has changed. Originally, pennies were made of almost pure copper. Today, British pennies are made of nickel/steel blanks coated in copper, and US "pennies" (actually cents) are made of zinc blanks coated in copper.
How copper is used in everyday?
Old coins were made from copper.
What was ancient Greece money used for?
ancient Greece money is made from gold, silver, copper, and and electrum
How much is a copper coin?
A Copper is a term used for a penny because pennies were made out of Copper
What is around the house that is copper?
Copper wiring is used in homes. Sometimes copper pipes. Some cooking pans are made of copper and sometimes decorative items in the kitchen are made of copper.
If silver is a better conductor than copper then why is copper wire used in daily life instead of silver wire?
The price of copper today is $3.43 a pound. The price of silver today is $12.90 an ounce. Copper is much cheaper.
What elements are used in making metallic products and their examples?
Common elements used in making metallic products include iron, aluminum, copper, and titanium. Examples of metallic products include steel beams, aluminum cans, copper wires, and titanium implants.
Is the penny made of copper?
No not anymore starting in 1982 Lincoln cents are made of 97.5% ZINC and 2.5% copper
What is Copper Peptide used for?
Copper Peptide is used in the treatment of skin injuries such as cuts. Its also found in some skin care products as its used as a skin renewal product too
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.
What minerals are used to make a radio?
aluminum, copper, gold, iron, and petroleum products
