Antimicrobial properties of copper and alloys such as brass
We present a news article reported on press, La Vanguardia, on June 22, 2013. The title of the article is "Antimicrobial Copper", and talks about the visit of the minister of Economy of the Generalitat de Catalunya, Andreu Mas Colell, at the the facilities of the Museum of Copper in Masies de Voltregà, and during that event was presentation of the results of a module of collaboration between the University of Vic and La Farga Group. The aim of this module is to demonstrate through a scientific study prepared by Josep Turet and Anna Fenosa that "copper properties to eliminate 99.9% viability of microbes in less than two hours. A new discovered feature that opens the door to use this metal for contact surfaces (handrails, ATMs (cashpoints) and all kinds of everyday items in hospitals and airports), as well as use in pipes, where water must flow in public sanitary facilities"as explained by the autors of the study.
These antimicrobial properties are also inherited by copper alloys such as brass; we manufacture our RM® range of fittings and accessories with this material.
To read the original news: http://www.lavanguardia.com/economia/emprendedores/20130622/54376453355/...
