Copper

=Copper =

Copper, also know as Cu is a transition metal with an atomic number of 29. It is in group number 11 and is period number 4.
==Transition Metals are notorious for being good catalysts, they are hard strong and dense. They are also all fairly similar as far as physical properties, and generally all fairly nonreactive. Transition Metals, though many of you may not realize are used in many everyday things. Such as==
 * ===Industrial Wiring===
 * ===Decorative or ornamental objects===
 * ===Corrosion resistant alloys===

==Copper more specifically, is used for wiring. Mostly any wiring that you could purchase at a local hardware store if in fact copper. Copper is also used in many decorative or symbolic statues such as the statue of liberty. Copper when used with other elements form compounds such as brass and monel which is a metal used commonly in the marine industry because of its extreme resistance to corrosion. Also most pipes used in plumbing are copper.==