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Infographic: copper, the essential metal

Joshua Zapf | July 17, 2012 | 7:12 pm Base Metals Europe Copper 

Copper is one of the most widely used metals on the planet, and has been for more than 10,000 years.

Visual Capitalist has created an infographic on red metal’s use throughout history.  Click for a full-size image.

Comments

  • Cindy

    My copper-mining son sent me this infographic to use in school. Very cool, and hope to share with 5th grade teachers who teach table of elements.

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