4. Copper has been used by
man for thousand of years.
It is used in the
manufacture of bronze and
brass. Copper occurs as a
free mental in nature but it
is generally associated with
a variety of ores.
8. which is know to the layman as
quick silver , is the only mental
found in the liquid state. The
Philippines owns one of the few
rich mercury deposits in the
form of cinnabar (HgS) in
Puerto prices, Palawan.
12. Is very similar to aluminum
both in properties and uses.
Like aluminum it occurs in
nature with several mineral
but it requires elaborate
metallurgical processes to
transform it into a mental.
14. Isalso light weight strength and
resistant to and corrosion When
compared with aluminum and
magnesium ,titanium is heavier
but it retains its strength even
when subjected to higher
temperatures.
16. Gold and silver are the two
precious metals which are both
found in the Philippines. Gold
may be in the form of flakes or
nuggets and when found in
loose materials , placer mining
method are used.