Pixel art illustration of a copper with lightly patchy green oxidation over copper metal
Minecraft Java Item ID

Exposed Copper ID

The exposed copper is the exposed variant of the copper — 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

Exposed Copper Item Facts

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

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

/give @p minecraft:exposed_copper 1

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Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:exposed_copper 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

Finding Exposed Copper

  • Mine Exposed Copper blocks.

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

What Can You Craft With Exposed Copper?

Exposed Copper is a crafting ingredient in 4 reviewed recipes:

Build With Exposed Copper

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

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About Exposed Copper in Minecraft

The exposed copper is the exposed variant of the copper — 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.

Exposed Copper Command Examples

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

Exposed Copper FAQ

What is the item ID for Exposed Copper?

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

How do I give myself Exposed Copper in Minecraft?

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

How many Exposed Copper can stack in one slot?

Exposed Copper stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

What can you craft with Exposed Copper?

Exposed Copper is used to craft Exposed Cut Copper, Waxed Exposed Copper, Exposed Copper Grate, Exposed Copper Bulb.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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