Tag: "Copper"

Why Copper Turns Green

Why Copper Turns Green

Copper is an element having chemical symbol Cu. It is brownish-red metallic element. It is one of the most extensively used metals. The atomic number being 29, copper is present among the transition elements in the periodic table, Copper tends to form two kinds of compounds: first, cuprous, the copper used in it has one […]

Mar 04, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Why Does Copper Oxidize

Why Does Copper Oxidize

Humanity has been acquainted with the use of copper for thousands of years. Copper is a multipurpose metal having a range of applications, such as in cookware, jewelery, electrical wiring etc. Sometimes you encounter a copper covered with lacquer, yet remained as such in pristine condition. But there are coppers that turn green over time. […]

Feb 27, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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