Copper was discovered in the Neolithic Age about 9,000 years ago. It was the first metal used by humans. And we’ve continued to value copper ever since. The average family home contains more than 90 kilograms of copper. Every time you turn on a light, use a mobile phone or drive a car, you are relying on copper.
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Source: Phys.org