Resources on copper's properties and applications, essentiality for health, role in technology and the quality of life developed in partnership with the Copper Development Association.
A look at how copper is essential for life and how it can be used as a biocide. Copper is one of a few elements that are essential for life. It is a...
A really useful overview of the versatility of copper and its alloys which signposts other resources from the Association. The PDF resource describes...
This resource describes some of the uses of copper throughout history. Copper has made vital contributions to sustaining and improving society since...
Copper and copper alloy coins and tokens are found which date back hundreds and sometimes thousands of years. The corrosion resistance of copper and...
A detailed study of the role of copper in electrical motors, transformers, transmission through the grid. Electricity is not a primary energy source...
Explore the factors that affect the efficiency of electric motors. Copper windings and rotors in electric motors are driving the global revolution in...
Consider the principles and applications of the electric motor and the role of copper in practical motors. This resource explores why copper is used...
Support pupils to explore uses of copper in the home interactively. Copper is essential to modern living. Brass (an alloy of copper and zinc) is also...
Explore how copper alloys are used in musical instruments from brass tubas to cymbals and bells. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc and is used to...
This resource looks at the processes involved in modern bronze sculpture for thousands of years. The resource describes the processes of mould making...
