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Copper is an extremely important metal that has many uses. Coppers primary use is for making wire, as it is the best low cost conductor of electricity. About 60% of copper used is as wiring. Copper wire carries most of the electricity inside houses, factories, and ....

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.... and destroy harmful insects. Copper can also be used to help protect other materials against corrosion, and in small amounts is vital to all plant and animal life. The properties that make copper extremely useful include - Conductivity - Silver is the only better conductor, but is too expensive for common use. Copper also conducts both electricity and heat extremely well, which makes it extremely useful for cooking utensils, radiators, and refrigerators. Malleability - Copper is highly malleable. It does not crack when hammered, stamped, or forged, and can be worked when it is both hot and cold. It can be rolled into sheets less than 0.05mm th ....