Deal Genius offers the Old Dutch International Moscow Mule 16-oz. Copper Mug 8-Pack, model no. 434, for $24 with free shipping. That’s $72 off list and the lowest total price we could find. They feature nickel-lined interiors and brass handles.
The nickel is what prevents heavy metal poisoning from copper. It’s possible to find pure copper drinking mugs, but it’s not actually recommended that you drink from them.
@LaVikinga Nickel-plated plumbing fixtures were used for years & years post-brass (could avoid polishing all that brass) and pre-chrome plated steel. Perfectly safe
@compunaut Ok! I could’ve sworn there was something about the toxicity of nickel by human consumption. It was probably talking about people with nickel allergies/sensitivities or kidney disease.
I’ve been wanting a set of copper mugs for the longest time. Thanks!
@LaVikinga Nickel absorbed every day by humans is removed by the kidneys and passed out of the body. Not a cumulative poison, but larger doses or chronic exposure may be toxic; workplace exposure is regulated by OSHA.
Some people have allergic contact reaction with nickel; this usually appears with the use of low-quality pierced earrings & other jewelry. Other reactions are possible in super-sensitive individuals from ingestion of natural levels in food or water.
@f00l Engineering. Did a very brief stint in Materials & Processes group. Filled out & updated forms related to materials, mfg exposure levels, etc. Pretty dry stuff. Part design is more exciting
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I thought nickel wasn’t one of the wisest things to use for beverage/food containers?
The nickel is what prevents heavy metal poisoning from copper. It’s possible to find pure copper drinking mugs, but it’s not actually recommended that you drink from them.
Be safe!
@LaVikinga Nickel-plated plumbing fixtures were used for years & years post-brass (could avoid polishing all that brass) and pre-chrome plated steel. Perfectly safe
@compunaut Ok! I could’ve sworn there was something about the toxicity of nickel by human consumption. It was probably talking about people with nickel allergies/sensitivities or kidney disease.
I’ve been wanting a set of copper mugs for the longest time. Thanks!
@LaVikinga Nickel absorbed every day by humans is removed by the kidneys and passed out of the body. Not a cumulative poison, but larger doses or chronic exposure may be toxic; workplace exposure is regulated by OSHA.
Some people have allergic contact reaction with nickel; this usually appears with the use of low-quality pierced earrings & other jewelry. Other reactions are possible in super-sensitive individuals from ingestion of natural levels in food or water.
@compunaut
You work in healthcare? Or lay knowledgeable?
@f00l Engineering. Did a very brief stint in Materials & Processes group. Filled out & updated forms related to materials, mfg exposure levels, etc. Pretty dry stuff. Part design is more exciting