01 About Copper
One of the first metals used by humans (~10,000 years ago). Has natural antimicrobial properties - bacteria die on copper surfaces within hours.
02 Physical Properties
State at room temperature๐ชจ Solid
Melting point1085 ยฐC
Boiling point2562 ยฐC
Density8.96 g/cmยณ
Atomic mass63.546 u
Electron configuration2,8,18,1
Period / GroupPeriod 4, Group 11
BlockD-block
03 Discovery
Copper has been known since ancient times - its discoverer is recorded as "Ancient".