Who discovered copper

Who discovered copper?

So, who did discover copper? Well the first thing to realise is that copper can be found in a free metallic state in nature. Its reckoned that this native copper was first used (c. 8000 BC) as a substitute for stone by Neolithic man. So I reckon the correct technical answer would be the stone-age people.

Metallurgy, however, dawned in Egypt as copper was cast to shape in molds (c. 4000 BC), was reduced to metal from ores with fire and charcoal, and was intentionally alloyed with tin as bronze (c. 3500 BC). The Roman supply of copper came almost entirely from Cyprus; it was known as aes Cyprium, "metal of Cyprus," shortened to cyprium and later corrupted to cuprum.

Inco Copper Cliff Smelter

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Classic video of the processes at the Inco (currently Vale Inco) Copper Cliff Smelter Complex in Sudbury, Ontario.

Inco Copper Cliff Smelter Complex Video, Sudbury Ontario

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Crafting With Copper: 27 Creative Projects for Home & Garden

by Jana Freiband

Fabulous works of metal art don't require expensive materials, dangerous tools, or special safety gear. Ordinary copper tubing and rolls of sheet copper are available at any hardware store or home center, and can be used for an infinite number of clever and creative craft items. Crafting with Copper gives readers complete plans and directions for 27 easy-to-build projects they'll be proud to display in home and garden, or give away as gifts.

Working with copper is a remarkably easy craft-one that will introduce readers to the wonderful world of creative metal work and build confidence in their skills. Soft and bendable yet rigid enough to hold its shape, copper pieces can be fashioned with simple cuttings tools and cheap propane torches, or put together with screws or glue.

Crafting With Copper: 27 Creative Projects for Home & Garden

by: Jana Freiband

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Jana Freiband is an award-winning artist who has studied and taught photography and design at several prominent institutions in the U.S. and abroad. She has published numerous articles on fine art and travel.

The Mohs scale of mineral hardness (1-10)

1 is the softest (talc) and 10 is the hardest (diamond). Copper comes in at a soft 3, making it harder than gold but softer than platinum.

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Mohs scale of mineral hardness

Who discovered copper