What are the applications of copper?

The copper (Cu) is one of the three metals who comprise what is called "the copper family" in the Periodic table of the elements. The other three metals that make up this family are: silver (Ag), gold (Au) and roentgenium (Rg). Copper is characterized by being able to be found in nature in its pure or native state, that is, without combination with other elements.

Copper is the third most used metal in the world (the first ones are iron and aluminum) and it does not generate a negative environmental impact.

Copper is a non-precious metal with discharge conductivity electrical. For this reason, it is used for the manufacture of electrical cables. It is also used for the manufacture of generators, motors and transformers. On the other hand, computer and telecommunications equipment require internal circuits, integrated circuits, transformers or internal wiring, the conduction component of which is copper. More than a ton of copper is used to manufacture, for example, a wind turbine.

Specific uses and applications

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