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Copper as a chemical element As a chemical element, copper is one of the fundamental substances of matter. Like all metals, copper is persistent. The total quantity of copper on earth remains constant. Copper as a vital trace element Copper is important for our life and our health. Copper is absolutely essential for growth · immune system · iron transport · maturity of blood cells · brain development · heart function · enzyme system · bone structure · cholesterol and glucose metabolism. Copper is not stored in the body and has to be absorbed with food. Copper as heavy metal Because of its density, copper is a heavy metal. This classification has absolutely nothing to do with its significance for health or environment. The term heavy metal is nothing more than a reference to the high specific weight of the material in question. |
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