Copper possesses antimicrobial properties that can effectively kill viruses and microbes, including coronaviruses. However, its use in hospital surfaces is limited due to corrosion issues, maintenance costs, and the existing rigorous disinfection protocols that hospitals already employ. Stainless steel is preferred for its lower maintenance requirements. While copper and silver have mild antibacterial properties, they are not as effective as traditional disinfectants, making them impractical for widespread use in high-diligence environments like hospitals.
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I think I would use the word "partially" instead of "majorly" in this sentence, since I think the latest thinking is that airborne transmission is also a main mechanism, no?Andrew Mason said:It seems that others have the same idea as the OP: Future antiviral surfaces: Lessons from COVID-19 pandemic. Authors: Ziqi Sun and Kostya Ostrikova
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The transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus is majorly through touching the contaminated surfaces and then the vulnerable mouth and eyes besides the direct contact with the infected person.
Sorry, but could you please link a picture of that machine or something? I'm not really familiar with this context and could not put together the pieces.boyband said:I work in a casino ... chipping machine ... chips ... belt .
Vanadium 50 said:This thread seems to have as its basis that copper has some magic germicidal properties, and the merest touch of copper will instantly sterilize an object. It doesn't work like that.
Yes, microbes don't do well on copper surfaces, and after hours they may even die.