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The scale that forms on heated copper is typically a layer of copper oxide, which is a compound of copper and oxygen. This scale is a darker color than the original copper metal. The scale is also more brittle and can flake off easily compared to the ductile and malleable nature of the copper metal itself. Additionally, the scale may provide some protection against further oxidation of the underlying copper metal.

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