Copper has a number of clear benefits which are listed below:
- Has excellent electrical conductivity, second only to silver, making it the most widely used conductor for electrical and electronic components globally.
- Has very good thermal conductivity, and therefore is used in heat exchangers, such as condensers in refrigeration and air conditioning units.
- Is corrosion resistant, particularly in water and seawater applications, which has led to its widespread usage in plumbing piping for water systems.
- Is ductile and can be bent relatively easily. It is easy to work with in plumbing systems as well as in cabling.
- Is antimicrobial, which can be very useful in water conveyance, as well as in medical applications to protect the health of patients.
