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Copper is a worldwide material that is commonly used by much of the human population. In the old days copper's use was mostly the making of strong weapons and cooking/eating utensils. Now, the government, as well as the people, use copper to make different tubes that are used for different purposes. For example many tubes that go through the building walls and under the ground are made of copper. This is only because copper can survive high temperatures and is not easily breakable. Copper is also used in some countries to make coins as well as even pipes for organs.

Copper can is also known is health purposes. Two atoms of copper named copper-64 and copper-67 can be harmful to your and the bodies of other humans. Copper-64 can create Wilson's disease. This occurs when there is too much copper in a persons body that they can't elminate. Copper-67 can cause though something much worse, cancer. If this atom can get in your body, it can cause cells potential to have cancer to create radiation that can even kill a person.