What does copper do for a human body?
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Copper deficiencies cause hair to lose their color and the body fat to hang loose, which is why many older people, who require more copper in their diets but fail to add more have blue hair and the ladies have boobs in their laps.
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To put it most simply, Copper is a metal and sulphur is a nonmetal.  Metals are better conductors of electricity.  If you want to know why metals are better conductors than nonmetals, you should look up band theory.
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Lead is easily absorbed through contact with the skin, ingestion or inhalation.  If I remember correctly, it binds to hemoglobin in the blood and inhibits oxygen transfer much like carbon monoxide does so it slowly smothers you to death from the inside.
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Zinc is essential for human health. It is vital for many biological functions such as disease resistance, wound healing, digestion, reproduction, physical growth, diabetes control, taste and smell. Every cell in the human body requires zinc to multiply and more than 300 enzymes need zinc for proper functioning.  Also proven essential for healthy skin, bones and teeth\n\nHowever to much zinc can cause poisoning.\nClinical Signs\n\nThe clinical signs of zinc toxicosis include:\nvomiting, diarrhea, red urine, icterus (yellow mucous membranes), liver failure, kidney failure, anemia\n\nHow zinc is able to produce hemolysis is not known.\n\nTreatment\n\nIf an object possibly made of zinc is seen on a radiograph,  it should be removed promptly. Support then becomes crucial. Fluid therapy is important to keep circulation to the kidneys adequate and help prevent failure. Transfusion may be necessary to combat anemia and anti-nauseal therapy is warranted. Research is looking at methods for binding excess zinc in the circulation similar to the way lead poisoning is treated.\n\nAs you mentioned there are fine particles try wearing a dust mask to stop you from breathing them in. Other than that unless you experience any of the above effects you should be all right. If in doubt go and ask your doctor or pharmacist as they know more about it.\n\nSee links below for more information on Zinc poisoning and diertary requirements.\n\nMost likely all you have done is give yourself a boost to your health. As I dont think you are likey to absorb zinc unless you digest it. They do say this although I dont recommend it as a step to minimize the the health risk as it carries its own risks.\n\nAlcohol decreases the absorption of zinc and increases loss of zinc in urine.
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Copper is #29 on the period table (yes, 4th period), but notice it's average atomic mass is 63.55.  Since electrons weight practically nothing, that means the weight of the protons and neutrons is 63.55.  Since it is #29, it has 29 protons by definition.  So on average it has 63.55 - 29 = 34.55 neutrons.\n\nRemember that though an element has roughly the same number of neutrons as protons, each atom can have a different number of neutrons.  These are called "isotopes".  But on average, copper has 34.55, according to the periodic table I've cited below.
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Concentrated Nitric Acid and copper.  Be careful.  Nasty stuff... really!
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Our body require metals ,yes the same metals that are  mentioned in the periodic table. But attention is to be paid towards the quantity and form. For example our body needs iron  ( Fe)  for the haemoglobin formation. It is the same iron that forms a nail. But you can not consume a nail . It has huge quantity of iron and we can’t digest it. Instead it should enter our body through leafy vegetables. \nMost of them are required in very small quantity or trace quantity . We cannot lose sight of this fact.
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Copper has a higher melting and boiling point and better electrical conductivity.\n\nIf you are a die caster, Zinc would be better because it can be easily pressure die-cast and hence better accuracy in the cast component with minimal metal removal for finishing.
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Copper. It is so brilliant
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Minerals are generally metallic ions (such as calcium and sodium) that the body needs to maintain its nervous, cardiovascular, or other systems.  A vitamin is an organic (carbon containing) compound that is usually much more structurally complex than a mineral, but serves much the same purpose.
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Copper is an essential plant micronutrient with a wide range of other agricultural applications; however, as is the case with many plant nutrients, an excess of copper can be toxic to plants and other organisms. Fungi are particularly susceptible to copper and for this reason, copper is frequently used as a fungicide and wood preservative. Many invertebrates, algae, and bacteria are also sensitive to copper and it has can be used against these pests as well. Because copper is a mineral element, it can accumulate in soils. Low levels do not pose a risk to soil life and may even enhance plant growth if soil copper levels are deficient; however, higher levels can be detrimental to soil life, particularly earthworms. They can also be toxic to fish. Copper compounds must also be handled carefully since they can present a health risk for humans. \n\nCopper is a restricted input in organic systems. Its use must be monitored to avoid build up of copper in soil. Many certifying bodies, particularly in Europe, are beginning to re-assess its use in organic systems. \n\nThere are many forms of copper available for use. Copper sulphate, often referred to as "bluestone", is the most common form of copper allowed for use in organic systems. It is a finely ground powder that dissolves relatively quickly in water and should be stored in a dry place to avoid clumping. Copper sulphate is frequently combined with hydrated lime to make what is known as a Bordeaux Mixture. Because hydrated lime is not permitted under organic standards, Bordeaux mix is frequently prohibited for use in organic systems. Other approved forms are copper hydroxide and copper oxychloride. Prohibited forms of copper are copper ammonia base, copper ammonium carbonate, copper nitrate and cuprous chloride. \n\nAs a fungicide, copper is now being replaced by newer biological agents, such as Bacillus subtilis, which directly kill fungal pathogens, or by fish emulsions and compost teas, which act to stimulate a plant’s own defence against pathogens. \n\nCopper products are readily available at farm supply stores.
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No. The body metabolizes light metals quite well. The aluminum present in the brain is coincidental; it is not a cause.
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copper. because it can oxidize easier. That is why statue of liberty is green.
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It is not due to the chemistry of copper or gold.\n\nIt is due to the electronic band structure. The two metals unusually have a band structure that causes them to absorb light at certain frequencies rather than reflecting it.
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all the information you need is in the handy periodic table.   First, think about the charges of the molecules....\n\n In the molecule CuSO4, copper has two electrons to give.  The SO4 molecule wants TWO more electrons to acheive noble gas configuration (a stable electron state).   This appears to be a match in heaven.  \n\nWell all is fine until Zinc comes along.  If you look at the periodic table, Zinc is just to the right of copper.  It too has 2 electrons to donate......but, it is more electronegative than copper. (remember, electronegativity  is the lowest in the bottom left corner of the table(Fr) and increases on  a diagonal path  with F being the most electronegarive.)  \n\nSince Zinc is more reactive than Copper,  a replacement reaction occurs.  Zinc bumps Copper off of the SO4 molucule.  Zinc can be whitiish to yellowish in solution.  As all the Zinc is coming off the rod, it bumps the copper off the SO4 and also disperses the colour of the copper.  If you had one drop of blue dye (the copper), but added a cup of milk. ( the Zinc)...... you would barely see the blue color.
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The basic rule of thumb is any metal.  Silver, gold, iron, copper, and aluminum are a few examples.  Copper is commonly used in electrical wiring because it is durable, inexpensive, and easy to bend.  \n\nAs previous stated, the "gold connectors" on your cables provide very little help.  In pure definition, they conduct electricity more efficiently than copper.  However, the cost delivers little results unless you are investing $50,000 in your home theater sytem.  Then you might tell a difference.\n\nHope it helps!
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I have not heard that copper specifically is antibacterial.  However, all metals tend to be toxic to cells if they are present in a high enough concentration.  The reason for this is the ability of metals to form ions.  As the metals lose electrons, they are involved in oxidation-reduction reactions.  Redox reactions can generate free radicals which cause oxidative stress to the cell.  Free radicals can damage any part of the cell by reacting with it.  This includes the cell membrane.  The lipid molecules can be kinked by reactions with free radicals.  If enough of these reactions occur, the fluidity of the membrane is altered, and the cell's physiology is disrupted.