Basic Information

Name: Copper 
Symbol: Cu 
Atomic Number: 29 
Atomic Mass: 63.546 amu 
Melting Point: 1083.0 °C (1356.15 K, 1981.4 °F) 
Boiling Point: 2567.0 °C (2840.15 K, 4652.6 °F) 
Number of Protons/Electrons: 29 
Number of Neutrons: 35 
Classification: Transition Metal 
Crystal Structure: Cubic 
Density @ 293 K: 8.96 g/cm3 
Color: red/orange
Date of Discovery: Known to the ancients 
Discoverer: Unknown 
Name Origin: From the Latin word cyprium, after the island of Cyprus 
Uses: electrical conductor, jewelry, coins, plumbing 
Obtained From: chalcopyrite, coveline, chalcosine