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Archive for the ‘Copper’ Category

The History of Copper

Monday, April 6th, 2009

The chemical element Copper, with the symbol Cu and the atomic number of 29, is one of the first known metals and possibly the most important discovery in the evolution and development of the modern day human race.  This pinkish or peachy colored metal is one of a few to occur naturally in nature as […]


Copper Prices: How copper prices move up and down

Monday, July 7th, 2008

The single most important ingredient determining the cost of wire and cable is the current price of copper.  Copper is a commodity like any other metal therefore its price is driven up or down by a myriad of factors.  This article will help explain some of the most common factors that drive copper prices and […]


Copper Wire Verse Aluminum Cable

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

This article is used to explain the differences between copper and aluminum. The two most commonly used conductors for wire and cable.  Silver is the best conductor; however its high price makes its use limited to situations where high conductivity or low resistance is required.Â
Both copper and aluminum have specific applications where one is more […]