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Copper
'The Metal of Cyprus'

The famous copper is native to a lot of countries over the world. Due to its excellent ductile and malleable properties, copper has a variety of applications. The reddish color and the olive green patina on the surface gives copper its distinguished appearance. Since the metal copper is a good conductor of heat, it was always the medium to manufacture household products like water heating cylinders and cookware such as vessels and frying pans.

Copper when it is in its pure form, is a good conductor of electricity. Thus, the metal dominates the world of electrical gadgets and applications. Copper is a common component to make a number of alloys. Alloys of copper are used for making American and European coins. Copper is widely used in industrial, engineering, and medical applications. Some musical instruments require the copper for the body or the strings, etc.

Copper is a heritage of the handicrafts industry. Copper decorative articles are still a choice for the art lovers. Intricate designs on various types of vases, bowls, platters, and spoons are mind-boggling. Moreover, figurines, idols of deities and statuettes made of copper gives an ethnic touch to one's interior design. Amongst Hindus, pooja accessories are still made of copper.

 
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