Common Uses Of Copper
Copper is a non-ferrous metal that is closely related to human beings. It is widely used in electrical, light industry, machinery manufacturing, construction industry, national defense industry and other fields. It is second only to aluminum in the consumption of non-ferrous metal materials in China. Copper is a red metal, but also a green metal. It is said to be a green metal mainly because it has a low melting point and is easy to re-melt and re-smelt, so it is quite cheap to recycle. In ancient times, it was mainly used for the casting of utensils, works of art and weapons.
Appliances and Electronics Market
The electrical and electronics market accounted for about 28% of the total. In 1997, these two markets became the second largest end user of copper consumption, with a 25% market share. With the rapid development of science and technology in the electronic field, some old copper-containing products are becoming more and more outdated.
Transportation Equipment
Transportation equipment is the third largest market for copper, accounting for about 13% of the total.
Industrial Machines and Equipment
Industrial machinery and equipment is another major application market, where copper tends to have a relatively long service life.
Medicine
In medicine, the bactericidal effect of copper has long been recognized. Copper has also been found to have very good medical uses since the 1950s. Later, Mexican scientists also discovered that copper has anti-cancer properties. In the new century, British researchers found that copper has a strong bactericidal effect.
