Copper has been used to form metal for hundreds of years and there is a great demand for this raw material.

Copper has been used to form metal for hundreds of years and there is a great demand for this raw material. It is very well suited to joinery, however it is also susceptible to corrosion from chloride that it may acquire on its journey through the earth. It is not prone to the effects of moisture. Copper is malleable enough to be shaped into narrow wires and is used for handrails, stair railings and garden fencing. It is also employed in electrical wiring where it forms an insulator between the electric conductor and the earth.

 

Copper enameled wire  can be wrapped, bent and folded into intricate shapes. It can be used for both electrical and mechanical wiring due to the non-corrosive property of the metal. In fact it is so useful that it forms the integral part of most modern wire harnesses because of its durability.

 

Copper wire can also be coated with other pigments that can improve its conductivity or reduce its resistance to corrosion. This also means that copper, being an excellent conductor, is able to be insulated against electricity. This protects the other metal parts of the wire and objects that come into contact with it. Enamel coating gives the wire protection against rust that attacks the other metals when they become wet. The coat also makes it easier to handle because it prevents the corrosion that can occur if it is exposed to water.

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