Copper, in its pure form or when mixed with other elements, is one of the most widely used raw materials in many industries. When combined with nickel, zinc, tin or other elements, it forms the base for over 400 alloys, the most widely known and affordable of which is brass. One of the main shapes in which this element is produced are copper blocks which are then further processed to suit various needs.
The multi-functionality of copper blocks
Its unique combination of traits makes copper suitable for a broad spectrum of uses, ranging from high-tech factories to unique designer jewelry.
The high ductility and electric conductivity make copper very suitable for the production of heat exchanger, radiators, coolers, containers and kitchen appliances.
The antimicrobial properties of copper make it the ideal material for producing door knobs, fences, railings and jewelry. Its resistance to corrosion and weather make it perfect for the use on roofs, casting, architectural accents, signal elements, lighting, landscape elements, piping, kitchen and bathroom sinks, work surfaces, distillers, sculptures and more.
Copper is also used in many products and parts we use every day and the continued energy and economic growth will continue to increase the demand for copper.
Copper and communications
Copper and copper blocks have begun to replace aluminium in the production of computer chips, allowing for faster computers with at a lesser energy cost, which also increases the durability of the component themselves in mobile phones and computers.
The use of copper conductors in chips is the final link in the copper chain which consists of the electronic data path between the user and computer. Ranging from external cables and connectors to main roads and printed panels and sockets.
Copper also helps in the delivery of faster internet. If you have ADSL internet, you are connected to it through copper wiring.
Not only can copper be used to send information, it can also prevent signal from traveling where it shouldn’t. For example, copper is used to line buildings if there is a need to prevent external spying, seeing how copper has the ability to block radio waves. Also, these kinds of panels are also set in places such as hospitals where scanners and x-ray technology is used in order to prevent harmful radiation of the environment.
Copper blocks and the clean energy industry
Seeing how the entire world is now looking into cleaner energy sources, there is a growing need for improving technologies of energy storage and increase use of electric vehicles, and in all these cases copper is a priceless resource.
For example, the average vehicle contains in itself around two kilometers of copper wiring, while a hybrid vehicle can contain over 50kg of copper. This is why it is expected that the demand for copper will grow as new innovations arrive in the field of clean energy.
Recycling copper and ecology
Copper is one of the most commonly and most easily recycled materials. There is always a demand for recycled copper so that all the unusable remains or shavings from machine processing have monetary value when recycled.
Jugo-Impex is a company that deals in copper recycling and copper block production in the highest level, in compliance with all regulations. In other words, if you have copper waste or you need this raw material for further production, Jugo- Impex is the right address for you.
