Copper

Copper
Mineral
Cu. Element 29. Basic conductor.

Overview

Node
Copper Node
Deposit
Copper Deposit
Resonator yield

Sonic Resonator yield

Items dropped when using the Sonic Resonator on a Copper Deposit deposit.

5×
100%
Guaranteed

Expected: Copper

Where to find

702 spawn points across 5 biomesDepth 7–316 m

Dropped by

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Mineral Nibbler yield

Stats gained when using the Survival Multitool's nibbler on this deposit.

Water+20

PDA scanner notes

  • "Copper is key to simple electronics. Bacterial action deposits copper on cave roofs and overhangs. "
  • "This copper is glued together by a film of bacteria that must thrive in dark, sheltered areas."

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Databank Entry

Copper (Cu), element

A soft metal. Good conductor of heat and electricity.

Important feedstock for the fabrication of basic batteries, wiring, and other low-draw electrical systems. Copper is critical to terrestrial biology. Elevated copper levels in this world’s ocean may cause anemia and liver damage. The distinctive blood-and-oranges taste of this world’s seawater is caused by the oxidized alcohol decanol (a citrus flavor) and amyl vinyl ketone, which is produced by the reaction of copper and iron with floating lipids. The same reaction occurs when copper or iron touches human skin, creating the distinctive ‘taste of metal’—or blood.