Copper, like gold and silver is a very popular metal material for using with jewellery. Below are a few facts about copper and its uses:
Copper is one of the most used materials in todays society.
It is used in electrical appliances and wires, computers, microwaves and other day to day appliances such as fridge freezers. It is also ever present behind walls in modern day properties.
Copper is the most versatile and durable of all metals.
Copper is a recyclable metal. Therefore it is economical.
Copper is one of the oldest metals ever founded dating back over 10,000 years.
The building construction industry is the largest market for copper. The second being the electronics industry.
Copper is a very good conductor of heat and electricity with only silver being better.
Both Mexico and Chile are 2 of the leading producers of copper.
Copper is ideal for use in cooking equipment due to the amount of heat it can generate.
Bacteria is unable to grow on a copper surface.
Copper combines very easily with many other elements and ions to form a wide variety of copper minerals.
Copper is traded worldwide but its principle trade takes place in London.
Copper is essential for dietary nutrition as it enables the body to metabolise energy.
Copper is used to treat pains such as arthritis and burns.
Copper tubing is the most cost effective and reliable source for providing water to homes.
