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The use of copper in antiquity is of more significance than gold as the first tools, implements and weapons were made from copper. From 4,000 to 6,000 BC was the Chalcolithic period which was when copper came into common use. The symbol for copper is Cu and comes from the latin cuprum meaning from the island of Cyprus. Initially copper was chipped into small pieces from the main mass. The small pieces were hammered and ground in a manner similar to the techniques used for bones and stones. However, when copper was hammered it became brittle and would easily break. The solution to this problem was to anneal the copper. This discovery was probably made when pieces were dropped in camp fires and then hammered. By 5,000 BC copper sheet was being made.
Although copper can be found free in nature the most important sources are the minerals cuprite, malachite, azurite, chalcopyrite and bornite. Copper is reddish colored, malleable, ductile and a good conductor of heat and electricity. Approximately 90% 0f the worlds primary copper originates in sulfide ores.
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In which country was copper originally found?
The Roman Empire obtained most of its copper from the island of Cyprus, which is where copper's name originated. Large deposits of copper ore are located in the United States, Chile, Zambia, Zaire, Peru and Canada.
Why can copper sometimes be found native?
Copper can sometimes be found native because it is relatively unreactive and does not easily form compounds with other elements. This allows it to exist in its pure metallic form in certain geological environments where it has been concentrated and deposited by natural processes.
Is zinc found with copper?
Zinc is found with copper and is also found with gold and nickel.
What are some common compounds in which copper is found?
Some common compounds in which copper is found include copper sulfate, copper oxide, copper carbonate, and copper hydroxide. Copper is also commonly found as a component in minerals like chalcopyrite and malachite.
Who found the element of copper?
copper and tin
What ore is copper found in?
a copper ore
How do you find copper ore?
The extra metals found in copper which is known as copper oxide is known as copper ores.its found by electro plating process
Was Chinese first to America?
Unknown; but concrete (or stone) anchors have been found in California rivers, which match anchors found on ancient Chinese vessels (museum samples).
How is co found in nature and were is it found?
Copper is found as Copper ore in rocks. Incorrect! Co is the symbol for cobalt, not copper. Copper is Cu. The greatest reserves of cobalt is found in Africa, mostly Zambia and The Congo. The form found is in various ores such as cobaltite.
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Who found copper?
There are only three metals which are commonly found in their pure state - meteoric iron, gold and copper. Of these, copper is the most easily usable for tools and weapons. Discovery of copper may have occurred more than 10,000 years ago, probably in the Middle East.
Where is copper found in central Africa?
Copper Belt
