Thursday, May 28, 2009

Transition Metal: Copper

Copper basics: symbol Cu, atomic Number 29, atomic mass 63.546. It has 29 electrons/protons, and 35 neutrons. Copper is used as an electrical conductor. It is also used in jewelry, coins, plumbing and other construction, as well as in medicine (it has antibacterial and antifungal properties for use in wound treatment & skin diseases). copper is also an essential micronutruent for aerobic life. Copper "plays a vital part in the development and performance of the human nervous and cardiovascular systems, as well as the skin, bone, immune and reproductive systems, including gene transcription"(Copper.org)

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