Curiosities
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Copper has bacteriological properties.
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Copper is used in phytosanitary products, insecticides and fungicides.
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Copper is used in protective marine coatings.
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When used in doorknobs, handles and banisters, copper and tin prevent the spread of bacteria.
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Copper railings prevent the spread of bacteria in hospitals.
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Copper piping prevents the proliferation of Legionella.
- Copper prevents the formation of algae in the nets of fish farms
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Copper alloy tools do not produce sparks and thus prevent explosions.
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Certain nuclear waste is deposited in 5 cm copper containers as a safety guarantee.
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In CMOS technology copper has been introduced to form interconnection layers in a chip.