The Periodic Table/29 - Copper (Cu)

Element Copper (Cu, 29)

Here you can read more about the chemical element Copper. Its shemical symbol is Cu and its atomic number is 29. The relative atomic mass of Copper is 63.546 u. The elemental classification of Copper is Transition metals, and it belongs to group 11 and period 4 in the Periodic Table of Elements.

The density of Copper is 8960 kg/m3. And the mineral hardness of Copper is 3 Mohs. The melting point of Copper is 1356 Kelvin (1083 ℃). The boiling point of Copper is 2855 Kelvin (2582 ℃). Copper was discovered in the year ca. 9000 fvt by Folkslag i forntida mellanöstern.

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Data about element Copper

Chemical symbol
Cu
Element classification
Transition metals
Atomic number
29
Group
11
Period
4
Relativ atomic mass
Atomic mass
63.546 u
Density
8960 kg/m3
Melting point
1356 K   (1083 ℃)
Boiling point
2855 K   (2582 ℃)
Mineral hardness
3 Mohs
Discovered year
ca. 9000 fvt
Discovered by
Folkslag i forntida mellanöstern