COPPER15 Fun Facts About Copper
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- The Statue of Liberty is made from 179,000 pounds of copper.
- The average home contains 400 pounds of copper that is used for electrical wiring, pipes and appliances. The average car has 50 pounds of copper.
- All gold contains some level of copper, even 24 karat gold. This is because gold is so soft, it can be molded with the hands and calls for a bit of copper to be added.
- Professional chefs prefer to cook with copper pots and pans, as it delivers uniform cooking and has no heat spots.
- Copper is naturally antibacterial. Brass doorknobs, handrails and fingerplates are excellent choices for public buildings and will prevent the spread of bacteria.
- Copper tools will not cause sparks, making them the tools of choice when working around explosives.
- Copper is 100% recyclable and nearly 80% of the copper that has been produced is still in use today. Copper can continue to be recycled without any changes to its properties. In fact, it retains 95% of its original value.
- Copper is often referred to as “man’s eternal metal”. It’s highly durable, long lasting and can be used in all applications of life.
- The average person will use 1500 pounds of copper just to enjoy today’s standard of living. (Think computers, telephones, automobiles, etc.)
- U.S. coins today consist of a solid copper core and layer of copper-nickel alloy.
- A copper earthing system could save the lives of people who are struck by lightning, as well as save the homes and structures that are damaged from lightning strikes.
- Copper has been used for as long as we can remember. The Egyptians had the ankh symbol to represent copper, and pyramids in Egypt used copper for water plumbing.
- Copper can be alloyed with tin to make bronze and alloyed with zinc to make brass.
- Although the Dead Sea Scrolls have been known to be made with rare animal skins, one that was recovered contains copper.
- Copper is everywhere: TVs, radios, electrical wiring, plumbing, washers and dryers. It is often alloyed with zinc or tin to make brass or bronze, giving it a golden-like color.
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