Copper is a lustrous, reddish brown metal. Its specific gravity is 8.93 and melting as well as boiling point are 1083 degrees centigrade and 2360 degrees centigrade respectively. Copper is remarkably conductive both thermally and electrically. Highly malleable and ductile, its uses are versatile. In Nicomet it is being produced as a by product metal, being co - exists with Cobalt Ore.
Sectoral uses of Copper Metal
- Wire and bus bars for power transmission.
- Copper wires, electromagnets, Electrical machines as motors, generators and transformers, electric boards, printed circuits, computers.
- Alloy making, brass, household utensils and Pipes
- Refrigeration and air conditioning equipments
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Typical Assay
Elements |
% Max |
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Elements |
% Max |
Cu |
99.99 |
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Pb |
0.003 |
Co |
0.001 |
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Ni |
0.002 |
Fe |
0.003 |
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Cd |
0.001 |
Sb |
0.003 |
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