In many countries, copper is the preferred material in plumbing, air conditioning and heating systems because it resists corrosion.

Copper is used extensively in building wire, pipes, tubes, roofing and architecture and has the added benefit of being almost 100 percent recyclable.

Copper is critical to wireless communications, and plays an important role in video cell phone technology.

Copper is critical for proper fetal development. Research indicates that as many as one out of every four adults are not getting enough copper in their diets.

Because it is resistant to corrosion and extremely durable, copper is ideal for many plumbing applications, and in fact it is often guaranteed to last at least 50 years.