Copper Ore
Description
Naturally occurring mineral from which copper is extracted. Common types include chalcopyrite, bornite, and malachite.
Application
Used in smelting and refining processes to produce copper metal for electrical wiring, plumbing, and industrial machinery.
Appearance
Typically dark brown, green or bluish rocks with metallic luster depending on the mineral type.
Technical specifications
| Melting Point | 1,085 °C (for metallic copper) |
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| Boiling Point | 2,562 °C |
| Density | 2.5 – 3.0 g/cm³ (varies by ore type) |
| Brinell Hardness | 3 – 4 (typical for ore) |
| Tensile Strength | Not applicable |
| Chemical Properties |
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| Cu: | 5–20% |
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| Fe, S, SiO₂, Al₂O₃, CaO and trace elements |