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Cu - Copper - periodic table of the elements

As the transition metal copper can be found pure in nature, it was known to the ancient world. Originally popular for its high malleability, the extremely high electrical conductivity of copper (second only to silver) makes it the conductor of choice for most wires. Formally used in the coinage of pennies.


Atomic number - 29 Density g/mL 8 .96
Atomic weight u 63 .546 Melting point K 1357 .6
Bonding radius A 1 .17 Boiling point K 2836
Atomic radius A 1 .57 Heat of vaporization kJ/mol 300 .3
Ionization Potential V 7 .726 Heat of fusion kJ/mol 13 .05
Electronegativity - 1 .9 Specific heat J/gK 0 .38
The oxide is mildly basic.
Crystal are face centered cubic.

Electron configuration: [Ar] 3d10 4s1

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