Pixel art illustration of a copper chain with lightly patchy green oxidation over copper metal

Minecraft Java Item ID

Exposed Copper Chain ID

The exposed copper chain is the exposed variant of the copper chain — an early oxidation stage, gaining a green patina. It forms as an unwaxed copper block ages, and can be scraped back with an axe or waxed to freeze its look.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11

Namespaced item ID minecraft:exposed_copper_chain

Exposed Copper Chain Item Facts

CategoryDecoration Blocks

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical IDNot applicable

Historical numerical ID: This item was introduced after Java Edition 1.13, when numerical IDs were no longer used.

Give Command for Exposed Copper Chain

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:exposed_copper_chain 1

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Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:exposed_copper_chain 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Exposed Copper Chain

Finding Exposed Copper Chain

Exposed Copper Chain cannot be crafted at a crafting table. It must be obtained through normal gameplay.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Exposed Copper Chain instantly.

What Can You Craft With Exposed Copper Chain?

Exposed Copper Chain is a crafting ingredient in 1 reviewed recipe:

Waxed Exposed Copper Chain

Build With Exposed Copper Chain

minecraft:exposed_copper_chain is in the reviewed block catalog. Open a command tool with this ID already selected, then adjust the coordinates in the tool.

Place one with /setblock → Fill an area with /fill →

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About Exposed Copper Chain in Minecraft

Exposed Copper Chain Command Examples

Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:exposed_copper_chain 1
Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:exposed_copper_chain 1
Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:exposed_copper_chain 1
Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:exposed_copper_chain

Exposed Copper Chain FAQ

What is the item ID for Exposed Copper Chain?

The item ID for Exposed Copper Chain is minecraft:exposed_copper_chain. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

How do I give myself Exposed Copper Chain in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:exposed_copper_chain 1 to give the nearest player one Exposed Copper Chain. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Exposed Copper Chain can stack in one slot?

Exposed Copper Chain stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

What can you craft with Exposed Copper Chain?

Exposed Copper Chain is used to craft Waxed Exposed Copper Chain.