The answer is Copper. There is so much cool stuff about Copper that I would keep reading if I were you.
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Copper Overview
Atomic Mass
Description
Malleable, ductile, reddish-brown metal.
Atomic Symbol
Cu (Copper)
Discovery
Discovered By: Known to the ancients.
Year: Unknown
Location: Unknown
Discovered By: Known to the ancients.
Year: Unknown
Location: Unknown
State at 20 °C
Solid
Sources
Pure copper occurs rarely in nature. Usually found in sulfides as in chalcopyrite (CuFeS2), coveline (CuS), chalcosine (Cu2S) or oxides like cuprite (Cu2O).
Pure copper occurs rarely in nature. Usually found in sulfides as in chalcopyrite (CuFeS2), coveline (CuS), chalcosine (Cu2S) or oxides like cuprite (Cu2O).
Name Origin
Symbol from Latin: cuprum (island of Cyprus famed for its copper mines).
Symbol from Latin: cuprum (island of Cyprus famed for its copper mines).
Uses
Most often used as an electrical conductor. Also used in the manufacture of water pipes. Its alloys are used in jewelry and for coins.
Most often used as an electrical conductor. Also used in the manufacture of water pipes. Its alloys are used in jewelry and for coins.
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