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 |