Copper applications in all areas of modern life

The areas of application for copper are varied: Due to its good electrical conductivity, copper is predestined for applications in electrical engineering, electronics and telecommunications. The increasing computerisation of our office-world, the rising demands on telecommunications at home, but also the high safety and comfort standards in car designs today ensure that copper demand is constantly on the increase. Nowadays, some 25 kg of copper are used on average in each car – in luxury models it can be more than double. Without copper our modern life would not be possible.

But copper also has its place in architecture and building. In our houses, apart from electric cables made of copper, we also find copper pipes in water and heating systems. Due to its good corrosion resistance, and last but not least its beauty, copper is frequently used for roofing and cladding.