Why Copper

Copper has twice the thermal conductivity of aluminium and nearly ten times that of stainless steel! Copper is one of the most energy efficient metals, making it ideal for cooking.

Copper is significant in improving public health. Its anti-pathogen properties help to guard against infections in homes, at work, and in hospitals.

Copper tubing is widely used in plumbing because it can help preserve the purity of drinking water. Copper has antimicrobial effects that can inhibit water-borne micro organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, algae, and infectious parasites in the drinking water supply.

Surfaces made from copper, such as doorknobs and tabletops, can also reduce the spread of disease-carrying organisms. Microbial food poisoning can be reduced by using a copper surface when preparing food. Recent research established that the Escherichia coli O157 strain, an especially lethal strain of the E. coli bacterium, dies after just a few hours on a copper surface, even under dry conditions. However, the deadly bacterium can live for over a month on stainless steel, which is a common surface material in food processing and in the steam distillation of plants.

Similarly, hospitals and clinics have reduced the incidental transfer of micro organisms with copper-based, antibacterial paint on walls and by installing copper doorknobs and fittings on doors. Copper is also used in the preparation of antibiotics to keep them pure.