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Copper

Scope note

Use for the pure metallic element having the symbol Cu and atomic number 29; a reddish metal that is very malleable and ductile. Use also for this metal as processed and formed, usually in combination with other substances, to make various objects and materials.

This term has 15,874 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material
Object name
Object category

Getty AAT term number

300011020

Broader Terms used

<copper and copper alloy>

Term used for

Cu

Created

13yrs ago

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