NON FERROUS METAL & ALLOYS

Copper

- Copper is one of the earliest metals discovered by man.

- The boilers on early steamboats were made from copper.

-           The copper tubing used in water plumbing in Pyramids was found in serviceable condition after more than 5,000 years.

- Cu is a ductile metal. Pure Cu is soft and malleable, difficult to machine.

- Very high electrical conductivity – second only to silver.

- Copper is refined to high purity for many electrical

Applications

•    Excellent thermal conductivity – Copper cookware most highly regarded – fast and uniform heating.

•  Electrical and construction industries are the largest users of Cu.