Copper is a major metal and an essential element used by man. It is found in ore deposits around the world. It is also the oldest metal known to man and was first discovered and used about 10,000 years ago. And as alloyed in bronze (copper-tin alloy) about 3000 BC, was the first engineering material known to man.
Today, copper's uses have expanded to include heating, cooling and refrigeration, electrical wiring, electronics, power generation and transmission, automotive applications, antimicrobial uses and many more.
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1. Exploration and Discovery
The element Copper is found in a variety of minerals in the earth's crust. Its uses are many. On the periodic chart of elements it is identified by the symbol "Cu".
