Copper. (Source: © Uuganbayar / stock.adobe.com)

A chemical element with the atomic number 29. Copper is a soft red-orange metal with very good thermal and electrical conductivity. Therefore, it is often used to produce conductors. It resists the action of air and salt water and has a wide range of uses, either in its pure state or in alloys. The melting point of copper is 1084.62 °C.