Copper wire held in a Bunsen burner flame, producing a vivid green-blue flame

Copper wire held in a Bunsen burner flame, producing a vivid green-blue flame

A short silent video about Copper (Cu), element 29, transition metal. Copper is one of the few metals with a distinctive color. It has been used by humans for over 10,000 years and is an excellent conductor of electricity.

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  • Copper wire held in a Bunsen burner flame, producing a vivid green-blue flame (this video)

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