Copper Has Antimicrobial Properties
December 4, 2017
Q: I’ve read that copper has antimicrobial properties. Does brass have the same properties? A: The surfaces of copper and its alloys, such as brass
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Q: I’ve read that copper has antimicrobial properties. Does brass have the same properties? A: The surfaces of copper and its alloys, such as brass
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