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brass vs. plastic: Question to microbiologists

Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2016 4:49 am
by Ulli
I think about to buy a plastic instrument- a Tiger tuba from Rheinsound.
Does brass have an antimicrobial effekt, more than ABS plastic?
Is a plastic instrument after some times a hoard for germs?

Re: brass vs. plastic: Question to microbiologists

Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2016 6:20 pm
by Michael Bush
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brass#Ger ... plications
Who knows if it is more antimicrobial than plastic, but apparently it is somewhat antimicrobial.

Re: brass vs. plastic: Question to microbiologists

Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 2:21 am
by Donn
Wouldn't bet my life on it, though.