What is the uses of copper in our daily lives?
- Copper is commonly used in construction, electrical wiring, plumbing and the manufacture of vehicles. It is also used to make parts for fixtures in homes.
- Since copper is naturally antimicrobial, it is often used to make objects that are touched frequently, such as faucet handles and doorknobs. It is also highly conductive, so it is used for electrical wiring and in the construction of electronic microchips. It is soft and malleable yet strong, making it an appropriate choice for plumbing and HVAC pipes. It also corrodes very slowly in seawater and resists barnacles, so it is a good material for ship hulls.
- Copper is mixed with zinc to form brass, and copper is mixed with tin to form bronze. Brass retains most of copper's beneficial qualities but has better acoustic properties, so it is used to make musical instruments. Aluminum bronze is commonly used in vehicle and aircraft parts.