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Copper color - description, shades, Photo

We all know the school chemistry course well, that copper is red, and if you look closely at the fault of this metal, then you can see, that inside it is pink. Good surface color is not the only advantage of this metal, which modern industry produces in several brands (М00, М0, M1, M2, M3). Copper, which has been used by mankind since ancient times, has a fairly high density, low resistivity, exceptional electro- and thermal conductivity.

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Copper roofing

Beautiful color, which is characteristic of copper (div. Photo), as well as its exceptional corrosion resistance, that many years ago it began to be used as a roofing material. For a long time, copper in this capacity gave way to cheaper steel and aluminum, but now architects and designers have once again turned their attention to this unique metal in all respects.

Distinguished by the luxurious color of the copper roof not only looks attractive from an aesthetic point of view and is able to serve its owners for decades, but also able to successfully withstand significant mechanical, temperature and any other action. Houses, covered with a roof of this metal, look stylish and presentable.

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The richness of the main color and a variety of shades

Until recently, technological capabilities did not allow to immediately obtain copper of the desired color and the roofs of houses were covered with classic yellow-shiny metal. Subsequently, when metal oxide was formed on the metal surface, the roof became darker. Further chemical processes, occurring in copper, actively interacts with the environment, led to that, that a layer of patina was formed on its surface, having a malachite green color.

Times a, along with the color of the roofs, reliably protects them from corrosion. Copper roofs, covered with such a film, can serve for decades, without losing its performance characteristics.

Nowadays, with the help of photos in the catalogs of specialized stores you can immediately choose, what color copper sheets to use to cover the roof of your home. Possibilities of modern technologies allow to receive classical copper at once, oxidized or patinated type.

Now copper of different colors cover not only the roofs of houses, but also their facade. It should be noted, that's not only beautiful, but also profitable from a financial point of view. Copper sheets, which decorated the facade of the house, do not require special care and do not fade over time, reliably protect building structures from the negative effects of temperature changes and high humidity.

Copper oxide and sulfate are also interesting colors, are actively used in modern industry. Copper oxide, whose crystals are black, used to give different shades (blue, green) glass and paints and varnishes. Copper sulfate is not used as a dye, but at the same time has a beautiful blue-turquoise color.

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Colors of copper alloys

Copper alloys, the most famous of which are bronze and brass, have similar colors to the base metal.

Bronze is an alloy of copper, the main alloying element in which is tin. The color of this alloy can vary from slightly golden to copper-red. Bronze due to its beautiful color and ease of processing is actively used for the manufacture of art forms and decorative elements, as well as for the production of products, of practical importance.
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. Brass products have a beautiful golden color. In addition to the beautiful color, this alloy has exceptional corrosion resistance, good ductility and high strength, which allows you to use it for the production of plumbing, parts for various equipment, as well as products for any other purpose.

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