History of Copper

2024-01-24 02:51
China Pictorial 2023年12期

As the earliest metal ever employed by humankind,copper was dubbed the “messenger of civilization’s awakening.”

With the evolution of metallurgical techniques across successive eras,the myriad properties of copper have been found and purposefully exploited.From an indispensable medium of exchange as currency to the enduring brilliance of copper mirrors,from intricately engraved seals marking historical milestones to the sublime tones of exceptional musical instruments,copper has also been extensively used in architecture and pitted in an enduring rivalry with iron as a weapon.Presently,the application of copper has been woven into every facet of our daily existence.As a captivating chemical element,the narrative of copper persists.