There is a growing interest in copper’s antimicrobial benefits for surface applications to possibly reduce the spread of COVID-19. In this digital-first article from Advanced Materials & Processes, ASM International’s flagship magazine, Harold T. Michels, consultant and retired senior vice president, Copper Development Association, Manhasset, N.Y., details the antimicrobial features of copper and its alloys. Paired with his research is a review of the metal’s other properties, which make it suitable for a range of uses. With content based on the peer-reviewed, internationally revered ASM Specialty Handbook: Copper and Copper Alloys, this article provides vital information to consider when determining whether to use copper for an application.
Read the full digital-first article, which will also be published in the July/August 2020 issue of Advanced Materials & Processes (AM&P) magazine.
This article is the second installment in an AM&P series on materials science and the coronavirus.
Dr. Harold Michels is an independent consultant with expertise in physical metallurgy and corrosion of copper alloys, nickel alloys, stainless steels, as well as other alloys systems. He has a special focus on the antimicrobial properties of copper alloys. Prior to his executive role at the Copper Development Association, he held a variety of positions with Inco Limited, including concurrently serving as director of strategic planning, and president of the La Que Center for Corrosion Technology. He has a Ph.D. in materials science from New York University. He is a lifetime member of ASM International and member of the ASM Long Island Chapter.
************
About ASM International
ASM International is a member-driven organization that serves the information needs of scientists, engineers, and technicians who develop, test, select, and apply advanced materials, including metals, composites, polymers, and ceramics. As the world’s largest and most established materials information society, ASM engages and connects members to a global network of peers and provides access to trusted materials information through reference content and data, education courses, international events, and applied research.
To learn more about ASM International, visit asminternational.org or call 440.671.3800 to speak with an ASM International representative.
About the Copper Development Association
Copper Development Association Inc. (CDA) is a U.S-based, not-for-profit association of the global copper industry, influencing the use of copper and copper alloys through research, development, and education, as well as technical and end-user support. CDA is committed to promoting the proper use of copper materials in sustainable, efficient applications for business, industry, and the home.
Image – A molecular structure of the 2019-nCoV spike protein, courtesy of Jason McLellan/University of Texas at Austin.
************
For more information:
Harold Michels
[email protected]
