Brass containing lead also at low
content (0.5%) currently used in the production of faucets and valves,
contaminates drinking water, as shown from result of studies reported in the
diagram of Fig.1 below.
Lead accumulates in the human body and its toxicity becomes evident also at very
low concentration in the blood: 80-100 µg/l. It is particularly dangerous for
children whose psycho-physical growth can be compromitted.
For these reasons the standards in various countries are modified, about the
maximum lead concentration allowed in drinking water to the value suggested by
WHO of 10 µg/l.
Fig. 1
PROCESSThe RUVECO Process
allows the elimination of lead in a simple, effective and economic way from
the surface of brass. The products treated by this process fulfill entirely
the requirements of the new standards concerning the contamination of lead
in drinking water.
The Process consists in the treatment of faucets and valves in a sequence of
baths, especially formulated for the leaching of lead.
The industrial experience with the RUVECO Process has shown that the
resulting lead release of treated products is always lower than 10 µg/l
respecting suggested standards by WHO ( World Health Organization) - fig. 2.
RUVARIS transferred the Ruveco technology to
La tecnogalvano S.r.l. that can
make available to interested Companies:
Design and manufacturing of surface treatment plants for faucets and valves.
A service for the treatment of samples or industrial quantities of faucets and valves by RUVECO Process.
The construction and start up of treatment plants using the RUVECO Technology.
Technical assistance for RUVECO treatments and relevant standards.
