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For years, stainless steel has been the material of choice for healthcare surfaces. Although stainless is durable and may look clean, its can still harbor deadly bacteria for days, if not weeks.
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Learn More »Yes. Almost all vintage glassware contains lead, as the old glass manufacturing process used “a high proportion of lead oxide to give it the beautiful prismatic brilliancy and also makes it easier to work with at lower temperatures,” says Paul Adams, ATK's senior science research editor.
Here’s how to see if your favorite martini glass is safe to drink out of, so that you can sip your cocktail in peace. Remember that using just one of these suggestions isn’t 100% foolproof, but combining a few of them gives you a better sense of the lead quantity. LOOK FOR A RAINBOW. Adams suggests that looking at the appearance of the glass can raise the first fairly recognizable red flag. “Since lead was introduced to make [glass] look prismatic, the leaded one will likely look more rainbowy than the unleaded one if you shine white light through it," he says. "[This is] because it splits the light into separate wavelengths more than plain glass." Because other less-harmful additives (such as zinc oxide and potassium oxide) can also create that effect, this is just one of a few precautionary measures you should take. LISTEN FOR A RINGING SOUND. Gently tap the glass with a knife or fork and pay attention to the sound. If it makes a relatively high-pitched ringing sound, it’s probably lead glass. Lead-free glass should make a lower, clinking sound. USE A TESTING KIT. Lead testing kits are widely available online and at your local hardware stores. However, these are typically recommended for testing surfaces that contain lead (such as glazes or paint) and may not be sensitive enough to test for lead in glass. MEASURE THE DENSITY OF THE GLASS. For the most definitive way to determine whether your glassware contains lead or not, Adams recommends weighing it. “Lead oxide is much heavier than the alternative chemicals used in glassmaking,” he says. Here’s how to do it:
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