Clik here to view.
Copper all-purpose metal that changed the history
Whether you know it or not, you probably own a number of items made from copper. One can be in your wallet, as most of the coins contain brass – alloy of zinc and copper. An average car contains almost...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What is Copper?
Copper is a member of a family of metals called ‘the red metals’ – and it’s easy to see why. You probably encounter copper every day, in everything from loose change in your pockets to the pipes that...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What are the Melting Point Temperatures of Different Metals?
Steelworks, featuring the glow of a hot furnace. Photo by Ant Rozetsky on Unsplash Metal is tough stuff that needs to be exposed to extremely high temperatures before it begins to melt, and every metal...
View ArticleThe Key Differences Between Copper, Brass and Bronze
Copper, brass and bronze are popular metals used throughout industry but also in interior design. A combination of malleability, flexibility and an inherent depth of colour and character lend...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Common Uses for Copper
What is copper used for? Copper is unusual because it is what’s known as a native metal. This means it is one of the few metals that can be found in nature in its usable form. Unlike many other metals,...
View ArticleWhat to Plant for a Colourful Garden in Autumn and Winter
Autumn doesn’t have to signal the end of colour in your garden or on your balcony: far from it. Choose the right plants for your borders or planters and you can enjoy vibrant flowers and foliage on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What is Annealing?
Annealing is a special heat treatment aimed at making metals easier to work with. By changing the properties of a metal, annealing makes it less hard and more ductile (softer and simpler to...
View ArticleMetal Sculptures that Sound as Interesting as they Look
As well as looking good, metal can also make some really interesting noises. That’s why lots of sculptors working in metal also consider the sound of their artworks as well as the aesthetics. So, for...
View ArticleAmazing Show Gardens from The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022
The show gardens always shine at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and last month’s festival was no exception. Returning to its usual May date after the pandemic, the glorious horticultural celebration...
View Article