Isotope Paper
Austin Dobrzynski
Chem 1
10/11/14
Copper
Ch. 3
Isotope Paper
Copper
In humans, copper is essential to the proper functioning of organs and metabolic processes. The human body has a complex homeostatic mechanism that lets us supply copper, while eliminating excess copper whenever this occurs. The dietary standards for copper have been set by various health agencies around the world. Standards adopted by some nations recommend different copper intake levels for adults, pregnant women, infants, and children. The study of copper's genetic diseases, which are the focus of research activity has shed insight into how human bodies use copper, and why it is important as an essential micronutrient. The studies have also resulted in treatments for genetic copper excess conditions, enabling patients whose lives were once jeopardized to live long and productive lives. Copper is incorporated into a variety of proteins and metalloenzymes which perform essential metabolic functions. The micronutrient is used for the proper growth, development, and maintenance of bone, connective tissue, brain, heart, and many other body organs. Copper is involved in the formation of red blood cells. These enzymes in turn produce cellular energy and regulate nerve transmission, blood clotting, and oxygen transport.
Name: Copper
Symbol: Cu
Atomic Number: 29
Atomic Mass: 63.546 amu
Melting Point: 1083.0 °C (1356.15 K, 1981.4 °F)
Boiling Point: 2567.0 °C (2840.15 K, 4652.6 °F)
Number of Protons/Electrons: 29
Number of Neutrons: 35
Classification: Transition Metal
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 8.96 g/cm3
Color: red/orange
Chem 1
10/11/14
Copper
Ch. 3
Isotope Paper
Copper
In humans, copper is essential to the proper functioning of organs and metabolic processes. The human body has a complex homeostatic mechanism that lets us supply copper, while eliminating excess copper whenever this occurs. The dietary standards for copper have been set by various health agencies around the world. Standards adopted by some nations recommend different copper intake levels for adults, pregnant women, infants, and children. The study of copper's genetic diseases, which are the focus of research activity has shed insight into how human bodies use copper, and why it is important as an essential micronutrient. The studies have also resulted in treatments for genetic copper excess conditions, enabling patients whose lives were once jeopardized to live long and productive lives. Copper is incorporated into a variety of proteins and metalloenzymes which perform essential metabolic functions. The micronutrient is used for the proper growth, development, and maintenance of bone, connective tissue, brain, heart, and many other body organs. Copper is involved in the formation of red blood cells. These enzymes in turn produce cellular energy and regulate nerve transmission, blood clotting, and oxygen transport.
Name: Copper
Symbol: Cu
Atomic Number: 29
Atomic Mass: 63.546 amu
Melting Point: 1083.0 °C (1356.15 K, 1981.4 °F)
Boiling Point: 2567.0 °C (2840.15 K, 4652.6 °F)
Number of Protons/Electrons: 29
Number of Neutrons: 35
Classification: Transition Metal
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 8.96 g/cm3
Color: red/orange