Copper is a soft, malleable metal that has a red-orange color that forms a brownish tarnish when explosed to air.
Physical Properties
- Melting Point: 1981°F (1084C)
- Density: 74.82 lb/gal (8.96 g/cc)
- Non-magnetic
Common Uses
- Buttons
- Coins
- Decorative Items
- Jewelry
- Pots and Pans
- Tools
Copper is also an ingredient in
Brass and
Bronze, two widely-used alloys.
Value
Copper is commonly available in most trade centers and it's value is relatively stable and consistent at
100:1 Silver (x 0.01). Imperial / Common standards peg the value of silver at this ratio and this valuation is reflected throughout most of the known world.
In the Far West, where copper is less prevalent, the value of copper can be as high as
50:1 Silver in some locations.
Item |
Value |
Weight |
Notes |
Copper, Ounce |
0.5 |
.0625 lb |
0.194 cubic inches |
Copper Ingot |
8 |
1 lb |
3.1 cubic inches |
Copper Bar |
200 |
25 lb |
12 x 3 x 2.16 inches |
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