The word copper itself is derived from the Latin word "cuprum", the original location where the ancient Romans mined most of their copper ore. While most of us know or think of copper as a shiny, amber-colored metal and use it to describe things like hair color and jewelry, copper actually changes color when it interacts with various elements in different ways. When exposed to air, copper darkens to its familiar brown hue;
Everyone knows we should be eating green vegetables or chewing on an apple every day, but did you know that we also need to get a reasonable amount of copper in our diet? Foods such as beef, nuts, black pepper, avocados, lobster and green olives are all rich in copper.
The Statue of Liberty in New York is made from over 81,000 kilograms of copper, and the location of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor explains its green color.
To this day, nearly 80% of all the copper we produce is still in use, because copper is 100% recyclable and retains 95% of its original value!
Copper also has some lesser known functions, researchers have found that copper can play a role in eliminating infections, copper and its alloys have antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties.
When a microorganism transfers or lands on a copper surface, copper ions (charged particles) are released and the ions stop cellular respiration, punch holes in the bacterial cell membrane and disrupt the viral capsid, destroying the DNA and RNA contained within.
This means that copper has a continuous antimicrobial effect and remains effective after natural oxidation and repeated wet and dry wear and tear. Copper is also not harmful to humans or the environment and can be fully recycled.
This means that copper can be used in industries that require "sterile" environments, such as the medical, electronics and aerospace industries, and that copper used in food and tableware keeps the public healthy and free from "superbugs".
Advantages of Copper Tubing
Copper has a long history of use in China, and as a rigorous pharmacist, it is based on the long-term effects of medication when determining medicinal properties. Copper in the water in trace amounts of copper dissolved in water and the formation of copper ions, now the drinking water standards provide for the ionic content of copper does not exceed 1.00PPM to meet people's needs, and harmful to human health organisms have inhibitory effect.
Purple copper has good abrasion resistance, the pipe is not easy to be damaged and has a longer service life.
Purple copper is non-toxic and odorless, it is a kind of green and healthy pipe, use more assured.
Copper has the effect of sterilization and antibacterial, can eliminate harmful bacteria in the water, to ensure the health and safety of water quality.
