Copper - end uses of copper and role in global commerce and industry, Flashcards
1
Q
What properties does copper have that make is useful for electrical cables and appliances?
A
Ductile,
Strong and malleable,
Conducts electricity.
2
Q
Why is copper used in industry?
A
Can be combined with other metals to create ALLOYS.
3
Q
Copper is BIOSTATIC. What does this mean and what things would it be good for because of this?
A
Doesn’t sustain bacterial growth
Coinage
Drinking water pipes
hospitals.
4
Q
Copper used to be useful in agricultural fungicides and pesticides
A
Copper has largely been replaced by synthetic chemicals
5
Q
How much more copper do electric vehicles need than regular vehicles?
A
Require 4x more!
