Essays on Copper

Copper, noted by the chemical formula Cu, is a non silicate native element, meaning it is a mineral composed of one single element. Copper is very unique. It is the only mineral that is truly copper in color, it is the second most electrically conductive...

My element is copper, copper got its name from Kupras Greek for Cyprus. Copper is a red-brown material used for different things like jewelry, the penny and many other things. Copper has 19 protons, 35 neutrons and 29 electrons. Its atomic number and mass is...

Copper is associated with a number of metalo-proteins. Its essential metabolic role is evident from the presence in cytochrome oxidase. Copper participates in protein and carbohydrate metabolism and N2 fixation. As much as 70% of plants Cu is concentrated in chlorophyll. It is important for...

If I ask you what is copper? What comes to your mind? A penny? A piece of wire? Maybe just a piece of metal all correct but to understand what copper truly is you have to dig deeper. For example Copper is a chemical element...

Copper is a mineral with a pure melting point of 1083 degrees Celsius, making it useful in electrical wiring. Because of its high value, it is often stolen. Australia is a major exporter of copper, making this mineral important for Australia’s economy. This report will...

Tyrosinase is a copper-containing enzyme responsible for melanin pigment biosynthesis. However, the detailed structure of human tyrosinase has not yet been resolved, along with the identification of the key sites for its catalytic activity. We used site-directed mutagenesis to identify the critical residues for the...

Heavy metal contamination of bodies of water can the stunt growth and development of a range of flora, as well as negatively shift the environment and affect fauna. Current methods of metal extraction through adsorption are costly, initiating research into cheaper, more environmentally friendly alternatives....