Atomic Symbol for Copper (& Cool facts: Sources, Color, Uses and more...) 2022

Some atom symbols are easy to figure out, some are not...

The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is Cu?

The answer is Copper (Cu). However there is a lot of stuff about Copper that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Copper Overview

Atomic Symbol

Cu (Copper)

Sources

Pure copper occurs rarely in nature. Usually found in sulfides as in chalcopyrite (CuFeS2), coveline (CuS), chalcosine (Cu2S) or oxides like cuprite (Cu2O).

Description

Malleable, ductile, reddish-brown metal.

Name Origin

Symbol from Latin: cuprum (island of Cyprus famed for its copper mines).

State at 20 °C

Solid

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.

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients.

Year: Unknown

Location: Unknown

Atomic Number

29

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

63,546

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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