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Copper Is...
The Metal of Civilization
Copper is essential for modern living. It delivers electricity and clean water into our homes and cities and makes an important contribution to sustainable development. More than that, it is essential for life itself.
Copper is interwoven with the story of humanity’s progress. Its crucial role in our homes, in transportation, as well as in infrastructure and in our industries is omnipresent. So, what are the special features of this metal that make it indispensible in the modern world?
This interactive section looks at the properties and applications of one of our planet’s most versatile resources: copper, along with its value to our society, today and tomorrow.
Browse through copper's properties and applications below or download Copper Is... PDF [2.8 Mb]
Additional Resources
The CDA web site provides many other resources for people interested in learning more about copper and its alloys.
Take a look at Innovations - our on-line magazine.
Please also check out Copper In Your Home - a section dedicated to consumers, with a special section just for kids!
If you need metallurgical or properties information, take a look at the Standards & Properties section.
Please also take a look at our application specific sections if you are looking for information regarding plumbing, electrical, architecture, and other copper alloy applications.
