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3rd Symposium on Materials and Products in Contact with Drinking Water This year’s symposium aims to present and discuss the main developments, initiatives and achievements of the last year´s activities related to Article 10 Drinking Water Directive within the remit of DG Environment and DG Growth.

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Online Copper Conductivity Materials Database for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Launched A free-to-access Copper Conductivity Materials database covering copper alloys for electrical conductivity applications is now available online to help specifiers and designers with material selection, addressing a current knowledge gap.

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Author of Antimicrobial Resistance Report Recognises Copper's Contribution to Global Health Leading economist Jim O’Neill recognised the use of antimicrobial copper touch surfaces to help prevent the spread of bacteria in healthcare facilities in an article written for The Guardian.

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Copper Alloys: State-of-the-Art Engineering on the Agenda at Corrosion 2017 The development of copper alloys—from traditional applications to state-of-the-art engineering—will be described in a symposium at NACE International’s Corrosion 2017.

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European Copper in Architecture Awards Open for Entries Architects are being called to showcase their most arresting copper and copper alloy designs as the European Copper in Architecture Awards 18 opens for entries.

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Antimicrobial Copper Surfaces Maintain Terminal Clean Levels in Hospitals New research published in the American Journal of Infection Control reports antimicrobial copper touch surfaces in hospital patient rooms significantly reduced concentrations of bacteria, sustaining levels prescribed on completion of terminal cleaning.

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A World of Copper

Copper is essential for modern living. It delivers electricity and clean water into our homes and cities and makes an important contribution to sustainable development. More than that, it is essential for life itself.

The content on this website provides information to all stakeholders interested in the application of copper and copper alloys—copper users, professionals, policy makers, journalists and students. The platform contains the latest information on the uses of copper and its alloys, along with the benefits provided in the main areas of application.