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Silver is antimicrobial even at concentrations too low to be dangerous to humans. The same is true of copper. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oligodynamic_effect

• DoreenMichele 8y ago
  Yes, both silver and copper are antimicrobial. As far as I know, silver has zero nutritional value. Copper is a micronutrient useful to humans. If you want antimicrobial metal kitchenware, copper makes more sense than silver, though it should still not be overused. Additionally, copper surfaces in hospitals have a proven track record of helping to kill infection and reduce the transmission of hospital acquired infections. If you can afford it (as it isn't cheap) and want to Prep for a post antibiotic world, copper fixtures of various sorts in your home would not be a bad idea. https://www.the-hospitalist.org/hospitalist/article/125654/patient-safety/how-copper-could-solve-problem-hospital-acquired https://www.the-hospitalist.org/hospitalist/article/125654/p... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4561453/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4561453/
  • gumby 8y ago
    BTW the conductivity of silver should make for an excellent frying pan. I saw one at Tiffanys but could not afford to find out.