Cu

Copper

Z 29 63.546 g/molTransition Metal

Overview Atomic Properties Thermodynamics Electromagnetism Isotopes

Group

11

Period

4

Block

d

Occurrence

Exploding white dwarfs 58%Exploding massive stars 42%Geochemical class: Chalcophile

Biological Role

Humans: MicronutrientPlants: EssentialMicrobes: Essential

History

~9000 BCE (discovery)

Middle East

Named By

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Latin Name

Cuprum

Abundance

Solar System

x

Sun

x

Meteorites

x

Earth's crust

x

Oceans

x

Humans

x