LME copper prices can fall for various reasons, including a stronger U.S. dollar, which makes dollar-denominated commodities more expensive for other currency holders. Other factors include concerns about slowing economic growth in major economies like China, which reduces demand, and increases in copper inventories, signaling a supply surplus.
For the most up-to-date price of copper per kilogram, please consult the live chart on our page. The price is listed in USD per metric ton; divide this number by 1,000 to get the current price per kg.
The density of pure copper at room temperature is approximately 8,960 kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³). This high density is a key physical property of copper, contributing to its use in applications where mass and durability are important.
As a metallic element, copper exists as individual atoms in its solid state, forming a metallic lattice. Therefore, its chemical formula is simply its atomic symbol, Cu. It does not form discrete formula units in the same way that ionic or covalent compounds do.
