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About 200,000 pounds of copper are used for each Triton-Class nuclear submarine. It is used primarily in the electrical generation and storage system.
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We're in no danger of running out of copper. Known resources are estimated at nearly 8.1 trillion pounds, of which only about .75 trillion pounds, or less than 10%, have been mined.
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Some asphalt roofing shingles contain copper oxide granules. The biostatic properties of the copper inhibit the growth of unsightly algae.
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In 1982, the U.S. Mint changed the composition of a penny from 95% copper to just 2.6% copper and 97.4% zinc, to keep production costs under one cent per coin.
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Earliest piece of copper jewelry found dated back to 8700 BC.
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Narrator: It transports electricity, water and heat. Our bodies can't survive without it, yet it can kill microbes within minutes. It brings music to our ears and beauty to our eyes. It ended the Stone Age and ushered in the Information Age. This versatile red metal has been indispensable to our technological success. Now, Copper, on Modern Marvels.
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Commentators:
Captain Randall Rockwood
USNS Lewis And ClarkRobert McManus
Chief Engineer, USNS Lewis And ClarkJames King
Program Manager, Pacific PropellersTimothy Patrick
3rd Class Petty Officer, U.S. NavyPaul Revere, Jr
Revere Copper, Ret.Andrew Kireta
President, Copper Development AssociationTim Swendseid
Mine Manager, Phelps Dodge Sierrita Inc.Mark Aindow, PhD
Professor of Metallurgy, University of ConnecticutJimmy Kirker
Lead Blasters, Phelps Dodge Sierrita IncThomas Comi, PhD
Conc. Manager, Phelps Dodge Sierrita IncChris Viecelli
Hydromet Manager, Phelps Dodge Sierrita IncJim Verdin
President, Verdin BellsTim Verdin
Foundryman, Verdin BellsDave Verdin
Vice President, Verdin BellsLarry Stearns
Coppersmith, Vulcan Supply Corp.Dr. Lisa Su
VP Semiconductor Research, IBMDr. Dan Edelstein
Researcher, IBMAndy Paine
Plant Manager, Cerro WireRay McGee
President, Ansonia Copper & BrassRichard Renkavinsky
Chemist, Ansonia Copper & BrassLou Solomon
Technical Director, Ansonia Copper & Brass
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