Copper

Property Specification
Symbol Cu
Atomic Number 29
Density 8.96 g/cm³
Melting Point 1,984°F (1,085°C)
Boiling Point 4,643°F (2,562°C)
Color Reddish-orange
Hardness 2.5–3 on the Mohs scale
Crystal Structure Face-centered cubic (FCC)
Electrical Conductivity Excellent (one of the best conductors of electricity)
Thermal Conductivity 398 W/m·K
Refractive Index 0.53
Solubility Insoluble in water, reacts with acids like sulfuric acid and nitric acid
Tensile Strength 210–250 MPa
Young's Modulus 110 GPa
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