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Copper and its compounds

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Metallic copper is a reddish coloured metal. The metal melts at 1083 0C. It is quite malleable and a good conductor of heat and electricity. In terms of electrical conductivity, only silver is more effective - thus it is widely used in the electrical industry.Copper is found in many different minerals including cuprite, malachite, azurite, chalcopyrite and bornite. Most large deposits are found in parts of the Americas and Africa.

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