State any four features of copper
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Copper is an electrical conductor. Most uses are based on this property. Many of its applications relies more of its properties.
Corrosion resistant :
It is low in reactivity series. It dosen't corrode.
Used for decoration.
Jewellery, statues and parts of buildings is from copper, bronze and remain attractive for many years.
Antibacterial :
Naturally hygienic metal that slows down growth of germs as E-coli and legionella.
It is used for food preparation, hospitals, coins and plumbing systems.
Easily joined :
Copper could be joined by soldering/brazing.
Useful for pipework and making sealed copper vessels.
Ductile :
Ductile metal and its easily shaped into pipes and drawn into wires.
Copper pipes are lightweight as they have thin walls.