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Interesting Facts About Copper which may Surprise You

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Copper is a mineral which is crucial to our day-to-day lives. From our house to our diet, copper is everywhere. But why is copper so essential? Well, there are a number of reasons. Copper is an excellent industrial metal with amazing properties such as high ductility, malleability and corrosion resistant. It is also a great conductor of heat and electricity and is used for making electric wires. Other than these, there are some interesting facts about copper which may surprise you.   Copper is among the few metals which are used in its original form. It is also one of the first metals to be used by the humans and thus is considered as the “man’s oldest metal’. The first usage of copper dates back to more 10,000 years and the oldest copper item to be discovered during an excavation is a copper pendant unearthed from an area which is now a part of northern Iraq.  Ever since the discovery of copper, it has been used for the construction of various structures for example, the Statue

Why is Copper Water Perfect for Storing Water?

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Copper utensils can be the new hip thing in the market for storing and carrying water. The reason why it is so popular is because: It is definitely a healthier option because copper naturally alkalizes the water. Small particles of copper leach into the water making it copper charged. Copper is essential for the proper functioning of the human body and is required in small quantity. It is a natural self-sterilizer. Copper is proved to have a fatal affect on common bacteria which are found in drinking water. Unlike iron, copper oxidizes differently. When iron oxidizes it results in the formation of rust which is a reddish brown substance, which deteriorates the quality of the metal. But in case of copper, as it age, it starts developing a patina which is green in color. This patina in no way affects the strength and quality of copper which means copper utensils last much longer without getting their quality compromised.  Copper the giver Copper is a trace mineral which