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Chapter : 1. Minerals and Energy Resources
Copper
Copper Properties : 1. The physical properties of copper make it valuable to industry. 2. Being malleable, ductile and a good conductor, It is mainly used in electrical cables, electronics and chemical industry. 3. India is critically deficient in the reserve and production of Copper. Uses : 1. It is useful in cooking utensils, radiation and refrigerators. 2. It is used in ranging from rain gauges to electronic system for rockets. 3. Large amount of Copper wires are used in various kind of electrical equipments. Production : Madhya Pradesh : 52 % (Balaghat mines) Jharkhand : Singbhum, Hazaribagh and Chaibusa Rajasthan : 1. Along the Aravali range. 2. Khetri - Singhana belt in Jhunjhunu