COOPER

The copper (of the Latin CUPRUM, and this one of the Greek Kýpros), whose symbol is Cu, is the chemical element of atomic number 29. It is a question of a metal of transition of reddish color and I shine. Thanks to his high electrical conductivity, ductility and malleability, it has turned into the material most used to make electrical cables and other electrical and electronic components. His name comes from Cyprus.
The copper is one of few metals that they can find in the nature in "native" condition, that is to say, without combining with other elements. For it he was one of the first ones in being used by the human being.
They have found utensils of native copper of concerning 7000 B.C. in Çayönü Tepesí (in the current Turkey) and in Iraq.

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