[TheForge] Copper vs. coronavirus

[Bruce .]

Changing the subject a bit:  I went shopping today (garbed in a light
raincoat, homemade mask, plastic visor and broad-brimmed hat!).  One stop
was the liquor store.  I'm not a  big drinker but like to have a choice:
wine, beer, or high-test, namely Everclear (which is the cheapest alcohol
around, 190 proof).  Normally I buy the Everclear in the 1.75 liter bottle,
as it's significantly cheaper than smaller sizes (and it keeps forever).
Today, that size was sold out -- the first time EVER I've seen it sold
out.  I guess either folks are getting plastered while staying home, or
else it's being used for hand sanitizer.  (I'd rather use soap!)
Bruce
NJ


On Sat, Mar 28, 2020 at 8:29 PM jerry Frost <akfrosty at mtaonline.net> wrote:

> Hmmmm, maybe, maybe not. Here's an article from a site I often read
> regarding antiseptic copper with cites and links to original research
> papers and material.
>
> Frosty
>
> https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/11/151110102147.htm
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:
> theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Walter
> Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 8:44 AM
> To: theforge
> Subject: [TheForge] Copper vs. coronavirus
>
> This is an interesting thread.
>
> Regarding face masks.  The hand sewn face masks that volunteers are making
> are worthless in protecting the user from the virus because a virus is so
> small that it goes through the openings. The N95 mask works because the
> mesh in it is super fine. It also has to seal against the face so beards
> should be shaved to use them. (Not too good for many of we smiths.)
>
> Therefore, copper ions in the fabric is probably not a solution.
>
> Stay safe so stay at home.
>
>
>
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