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Copper Fact Sheet | A Versatile Metal
What is Copper? Copper is a chemical element, represented by the symbol Cu, and atomic number 29. It is soft, malleable1 and ductile2 with very high thermal conductivity3 . It is quite easily recognisable, being dark pink / golden in colour. At room temperature,...
Zinc Questions, Answered!
Zinc is a chemical element represented by the symbol Zn. It is blue/white in colour when in a room temperature environment, but can be polished to a bright shiny finish. Zinc is a base metal, and is often used to galvanise steel, protecting it from corrosion. This...
Aluminium Questions, Answered!
Aluminium is a chemical element with symbol Al and atomic number 13. Aluminium has a low density and is therefore used in transportation such as cars, bikes, boats and airplanes. It is also rust resistant, and because of this is used in element prone areas such as...
Steel Questions, Answered!
Steel is an alloy1 of iron, carbon and other elements. Steel is low cost, and high in tensile strength2, therefore is commonly used in infrastructure, machinery and weapons. It is estimated two thirds of cans in your local Coles or Woolworths are made from steel. It...