Physical Properties

1. Copper has a characteristic reddish brown colour.

2. Its density is 8.93 g cm-3.

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3. Its melting point is 1083`C.

4. It is highly malleable and ductile at ordinary temperature. It becomes brittle near melting point.

5. It is a very good conductor of heat and electricity.

6. Its conductivity is almost as much as that of silver, the best conductor among all the metals.