Since 2017 Revda Non-Ferrous Metals Processing Works and Kirov Non-Ferrous Metals Processing Works have been producing rolled metal of antimicrobial copper and copper alloys under the Cu+ mark.
Harmful microorganisms die within 2 hours after landing on its surface.
In order to test the efficiency of the method to fight bacterial and viral illnesses, UGMK-OTsM has placed door handles made of Cu+ copper pipe at its doors. (Ukrainian metal)