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Copper Links
 ToxFAQs
for Copper This site on copper, in a "frequently asked
questions" format, was produced by the Agency for Toxic Substances
and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a division of the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services. The mission of the ATSDR is "to
prevent exposure and adverse human health effects and diminished
quality of life associated with exposure to hazardous substances
from waste sites, unplanned releases, and other sources of pollution
present in the environment." The FAQ is one in a series of summaries
about hazardous substances and their health effects. Site includes
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry's most
frequently asked questions about copper. Includes phone contacts
for additional information and a listing of related resources.
Worldwide
Copper Information Published by the International Copper
Association, which promotes the use of copper and serves as
an information clearinghouse for copper-related issues globally.
Information is ranked as "general," "somewhat technical," and
"very scientific/technical." Site is organized by topic: copper
and the environment, copper and human health, energy efficiency,
uses and applications, properties and compositions, and "late
breaking news." Some information is in the form of PDF documents,
requiring readers to download free software. Extensive links,
though the site is obviously pro-copper.
WebElements
Periodic Table: Copper Includes extensive information
on the chemical properties of arsenic, from the simple to the
complex. Designed for students and for curious, somewhat science-savvy
citizens. Includes geology, bond enthalpies, and uses, and details
properties, compounds, and interdisciplinary value.
Copper
and the Environment A collection of interesting links
of varying complexity about copper and its applications - from
architecture and automotive to telecommunications - produced
by the Copper Development Association for the brass and copper
industries in the United States. Includes market data and information
on suppliers, as well as a section on copper and the environment.
Copper
in drinking water — Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
This is a very simple fact sheet describing what copper is and
what it does to ecosystems and human health. Wisconsin does
not, apparently, have elevated copper levels in its drinking
water systems. However, copper in drinking water often comes
from copper piping, which can leach into the water running through
it. Wisconsin does have two copper sulfide mines in operation,
which may influence the environmental aspect.
The
Controversy Behind Sulfide Mining — The Wisconsin Engineer,
April 1997 This article written by an engineering
student at the University of Wisconsin outlines and provides
a fairly thorough look into the two copper, lead, and zinc
sulfide mines in operation in Wisconsin.
Copper
in Health — SchoolScience This interactive
presentation demonstrates the necessity of copper as a micronutrient,
or trace element. There are interesting quizzes at the end
of each of the 5 sections and extra text in rollovers. The
language is very simple, aimed at schoolchildren.
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