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A description of Chalcopyrite
A description of Chalcopyrite
Chalcopyrite is an essential element for copper and has been for over 1000 years. It has been beneficial because it is extremely difficult to melt at high temperatures.
A description of Copper
A description of Copper
Copper is a very valuable material. It is commonly used for electricity and piping, because it has a very high melting point, and it doesn't rust.
Uses of Copper
Uses of Copper
Fun Facts
Fun Facts
Copper is an essential element for human nutrition.
Copper has a melting point of 1085° c.
Copper is one of the few metals that doesn't rust.
Global Copper Mines (by 1000 metric tonnes)
Global Copper Mines (by 1000 metric tonnes)
Chile (3,149)
Peru (1,330)
US (525)
Russia (450)
Indonesia (400)
Zambia (340)
Local Copper Mines
Local Copper Mines
Logan Lake, BC (17 km west)
Sudbury, ON
Princeton, BC
Timmins, ON
Dease Lake BC (80 km south)
etc.
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