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Article: Consortium works to develop no-lead copper alloys in wake of new law.(AFS/CMI NEWS)
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- Modern Casting
- Article date:
- February 1, 2007
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Public health issues are always popular topics in political arenas, and few materials have been as greatly restricted as lead. From paint to electronics, and now to castings, requirements and limitations continue to be enacted, reducing the level of acceptable lead content in consumer products.
A new law in California calls for all water fixtures and fittings that are intended to carry drinking water to contain less than 0.25% lead starting in 2010. The law would only be applicable to newly installed and replacement fixtures. The law doesn't take into account the technological ramifications of using essentially lead-free copper alloys in these applications.
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