0.5-Inch Copper Cube (18g)

0.5-Inch Copper Cube (18g)

£20.00 £27.99
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0.5-Inch Copper Cube (18g)
  • 0.5-Inch Copper Cube (18g)
  • 0.5-Inch Copper Cube (18g)
  • 0.5-Inch Copper Cube (18g)
  • 0.5-Inch Copper Cube (18g)
  • 0.5-Inch Copper Cube (18g)
  • 0.5-Inch Copper Cube (18g)
0.5-Inch Copper Cube (18g)
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0.5-Inch Copper Cube (18g)

£20.00 £27.99
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A pocket-sized piece of copper with more presence than its dimensions suggest, and a surface that develops its own patina over time.
In the box
Display stand, custom insert and drawstring bag
Delivery
Free UK delivery in 1 to 3 working days. Free worldwide on orders over £49.99, 2 to 7 days. Import fees may apply.
Returns
Return within 14 days of delivery. Returns policy
Guarantee
One year against manufacturing faults.

About this piece

Copper, condensed

The 0.5 inch copper cube puts the colour and feel of solid copper into a 12.7mm form small enough to carry in a pocket. At approximately 18g, there is enough weight to register immediately without losing the appeal of something genuinely tiny.

A patina of its own

Copper starts with a warm reddish tone, but it does not have to stay exactly as it arrived. Over time, the surface can develop a patina, a unique darkening that makes every piece special. The chamfered edges keep the geometry crisp while taking the severity off the corners.

It is the smallest way into Project Atomic’s copper cubes, and an interesting counterpoint to metal cubes in other elements when you want to compare colour, weight and feel at the same scale.

Specifications

Dimensions 12.7mm x 12.7mm x 12.7mm / 0.5 inch
Weight Approx. 18g
Material Solid Copper
Edges Chamfered
Melting point 1085°C / 1984°F

Other sizes and finishes

Questions

Is the cube solid metal?

Yes. Each metal cube is a solid piece of the material stated in its specifications, rather than a hollow shell or plated object. That matters because the point of the cube is to make properties such as density physically tangible: equal-sized cubes in different metals can feel dramatically different in the hand.

How accurate are the dimensions?

Use the dimensions in the individual product specifications as the reference for that cube. Each cube is machined as a precise geometric object with chamfered edges, so the faces are flat and the corners are comfortable to handle.

Will the surface change over time?

That depends on the metal. Copper develops a patina, a unique darkening of the material which makes every piece special. Titanium, tantalum and niobium change very little. Keep a cube clean and dry if you'd prefer to hold on to its original look.

How do I clean the cube?

For routine care, wipe the cube with a clean, soft cloth and avoid abrasive cleaning that could alter the finish. If the surface has changed naturally, particularly on copper, decide whether you want to preserve that patina before using any metal-cleaning product.

Why do cubes of the same size weigh different amounts in different metals?

Because density is mass packed into a given volume. Two cubes can have exactly the same dimensions but contain very different amounts of mass because their materials have different densities. Comparing equal-sized cubes is one of the simplest ways to experience that material property directly rather than as a number in a table.

How small is the 0.5-inch copper cube?

Each side measures 12.7mm, or half an inch. That makes it small enough to sit comfortably in a pocket or among other small objects on a desk, while its solid copper construction gives it more weight than its dimensions might initially suggest.

Will the surface of this copper cube stay the same?

No, and that's part of the appeal. Over time it develops a patina that makes every piece unique. It's solid copper, not a coating, so the patina belongs to the metal itself.

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