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12Jan, 2016
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Look for Copper in the World’s Most-Wanted Electric Car

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The Tesla Model S is the world’s most-wanted electric car, with 100.000 units already sold as of December 2015, according to Red Cloud Klondike. Its high-performance copper rotor motor delivers 300 horsepower and weighs 45.4 kg. A new infographic developed by the Visual Capitalist presents all the raw metals used in this car, lauded for its impressive safety rating, range, and design. See below what are the extraordinary raw materials that make it happen:  Click here to download the infographic. (Source: Visual Capitalist, March 2016)
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23Jul, 2015
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Copper Destroys MRSA in Touch Contamination

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New research from the University of Southampton shows that copper can destroy MRSA spread by touching and fingertip contamination of surfaces, setting it apart from other antimicrobial surfaces and shedding new light on how it works. Frequently-touched surfaces in busy areas – such as hospitals, transport hubs and public buildings – are at high risk of community-acquired and healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA). Bacteria deposited on a surface by one person touching it, or via contaminated body fluids, can be picked up by subsequent users […]
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