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M Russell c (C) Coláiste Lorcáin Engineering Non-Ferrous Metals and their alloys.Non-ferrous metals are those which do not contain iron. In general they have excellent resistance to corrosion. Copper, reputed to be the first metal used by mankind, includes some very useful and interesting properties, it is malleable and ductile. It is for this reason is was of such interest to our ancestors. Another non-ferrous metal, aluminium, has only featured in engineering terms in the last 75 years. Copper Copper as an engineering metal came to prominence during the industrial revolution, up to then it was considered only for its decorative value and utensils value and on roofing. Properties of copper include Malleability - the ability to be beaten or rolled into shape. Ductility - The ability to be drawn into shape as in the manufacture of copper wire. Copper is a good conductor of heat and electricity. Copper production in modern timesCopper production has a strong link with an Irishman called Marcus Daly, from Co. Cavan. As a consequence of his mining in Montana USA he was the first to exploit the metal when he sent a shipment to Wales for smelting just at the time when it was becoming a prominent metal in the electrical industry. He was really trying to find a better use for the mineral which was a by-product of the silver mines in the region. Copper ore Copper matte Blister Copper pure copper Reverberatory furnace Converter Furnace Electrolysis Flowchart of copper ore to pure copper Copper production The production of copper. There are three distinct stages to the production of copper; 1 Copper ‘Matte’ - The first stage of the production of copper is with matte. It is a mixture of 30% to 40% copper. Ore is first concentrated at the mining site by crushing and then leaching or floatation. The ore is then roasted or smelted in an oil fired furnace at a temperature below the melting point of copper, [1083oC] The resultant matte contains high levels of