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There is much to know about purchasing a copper sink. It seems like everywhere you look online, someone is offering a copper sink for sale. How does one decide which is a quality sink? How does one decide if a copper sink is going to be an appropriate choice? We will try to answer these and more questions on our site. It is our goal to be nonbiased and to offer information without recommendations.

We expect you are thinking about purchasing a copper sink for, let's say a kitchen, bar or lavatory. If that is your goal, you have come to the right place for information.

Insist on Lead-Free copper sinks.

Sadly, some manufacturers (overseas) are using recycled copper from questionable sources. If copper recycling is not regulated by the government, it is possible for lead, mercury and arsenic to be present in poisonous amounts. The easiest way to insure you are purchasing a copper product that is safe is to insist on seeing documentation stating the purity of the copper. The purest copper available for copper sink manufacturing is 99.9%. One might think that a sink made of 99.9% copper would be a safe sink. Consider this... if the balance of the 100% were mercury, the sink would be considered hazardous to your health. Merely stating the copper purity is not enough. Reputable copper suppliers will have breakdowns of the elements blended with the copper. Some copper is oxygen rich, some contains phosphorus. Here are some guidelines. Arsenic should not exceed 40 parts per million. Lead maximum is 0.001%. Mercury maximum is 0.001% read more...

	The history of copper Copper is created in volcanic areas high in concentrations of hot sulfuric solutions. While copper is found worldwide, 90% of reserves are ... >> more information
	Did you Know? Copper is one of two metals that are colored. Copper is reddish brown, while gold is...gold (a unique color loosely described as yellow). All other metals are silvery, with various degrees of brightness or grayness. Today's Copper pennies are actually made of zinc, with just a thin coating of copper. >> more information
	Buying a copper sink? Today's copper sinks are not easy to select. There are quality, purity and other issues to consider. If you are thinking about a copper sink, you should do some research to insure you will be happy with your purchase. >> more information