Bactericidal minerals
Minerals after cleaning
COMPOSITION
Ag, Zn
DENSITY
5,5-5,7 g/ccm
SPECTRUM OF ACTION
fungus, gr+, gr-
COLOR
белый, прозрачный
Some of the natural minerals have bactericidal properties, so they are able to inhibit the growth of fungi in wood. As a rule, they contain compounds of boron or transition d-metals - chromium, copper, zinc, silver, etc.
In the Dubrava Ceska recipe, insoluble minerals containing silver and zinc are used, which have a pronounced bactericidal effect and are safe for humans. Almost zero solubility excludes the release of metal compounds from mineral particles, making them completely safe for health.
Bactericidal minerals are crushed to a size of several nanometers to increase activity and improve distribution in the coating:
Mineral nanoparticles
The activity of such minerals increases tenfold due to the developed surface and increased surface energy, which, as is known, is characteristic of nanoparticles (nanocrystals).
Application of minerals
Finely ground (nano-sized) minerals are found in paints, fabrics and polymers, imparting bactericidal properties to them.
In addition, minerals as sources of trace elements are part of dietary supplements and vitamin complexes.
Minerals containing transition d-metals are also used as micronutrient fertilizers for growing crops.
Bactericidal minerals crushed to a nanoscale state exhibit high bioprotective activity.
These components are completely of natural origin and do not emit any chemicals at all during operation, in contrast to chemical antiseptics, which are intensely released into the air and water, especially at elevated temperatures.
