Klarinet Archive - Posting 000190.txt from 1998/11

From: "Scott Morrow" <scottdmorrow@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Key platings
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1998 14:05:50 -0500

I've
>> managed to wear nickel plate off my keywork down to the copper level
>> (pretty pink metal underneath!). Can anyone tell me if it's true,
that
>> skin contact with this copper can be hazardous?
>
>I did a quick MedLine search for the literature (1995 - 1998)
>regarding copper and toxicity. Some details:
>1. Copper is an essential micronutrient (there are more articles
>involving copper deficiency than toxicity!) that aids in the
>functions of many of the bodies enzymes.

Perhaps this may be a good thing! Maybe we can start making each set of
keys out of a different essential vitamin or mineral! This way, we can
all get our minimum daily requirements as they absorb through our skin!

-Scott

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