black copper
"Black copper" refers to different forms of copper in mineralogy and metallurgy, often indicating impurities or specific chemical compositions.
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Definition
C1Mineralogy
(technical, academic)A mineral form of cupric oxide, also known as tenorite.
Example
- Tenorite, or black copper, is often found in the oxidized zones of copper deposits.
C2Metallurgy
(technical, industrial)Copper containing iron and sulfur impurities due to insufficient smelting.
Example
- The black copper obtained from the blast furnace still needs refining to remove the iron and sulfur impurities.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "black copper":
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