are their any bacteria degrading the copper, how is it degraded in the environment
2007-01-29 00:51:47 · 3 answers · asked by latha i 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Copper has been extensively used in Europe and elsewhere in the fabrication of Church roofs which tend to turn into a bluish or greenish blue colour due to its exposure to rain and other environmental influences. This change actually enhances and makes the copper last longer as per published information.
Due to the formation of copper sulphate in the presence of moisture its use for food as direct contact material is dicouraged - some fungal formation is likely under certain conditions which could be more injurious to health than copper.
To learn more about degrading effects of copper on the envronment go to the following webpage:
http://www.inchem.org/documents/ehc/ehc/ehc200.htm
2007-01-29 08:39:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of a fungus or bacteria that can degrade copper. Copper oxidizes to Copper Oxide giving the green color.
2007-01-29 08:59:58 · answer #2 · answered by Curt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The degradation of copper is normally the results of electrolysis between other metals.
2007-01-29 12:41:18 · answer #3 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋