On May 10, 2025, in Roanoke, Texas, a man attempting to make 'copper shot' triggered a steam explosion. Molten copper was poured into a bucket of water, launching metal and equipment into the air.

More than 5,300 years ago, Sumerians added tin to copper to make their weapons and tools stronger. Bronze, the world’s first copper alloy, was born. Copper alloys have come a long way since and are ...