REALM - Test 6 Results
A PDF of Test 6<https://www.oclc.org/content/dam/realm/documents/test6-report.pdf> results.

Short Summary
For Test 6, five materials commonly found in furnishings and exhibits of archives, libraries, and museums, were selected.


  1.  Glass -   Windows, doors, display cases
  2.  Marble - Flooring, counters, columns
  3.  Laminate -Countertops
  4.  Brass -   Fixtures, railings
  5.  Powder-coated steel - Lockers, shelving, book trucks, exhibit elements

Results show that after two days, SARS-CoV-2 virus was not detectable on the brass and marble.
After six days, virus was not detected on the glass, laminate, and powder-coated steel.

All REALM results<https://www.oclc.org/realm/research.html>

Stay well and sanitized!
Janet


Janet McKenney
Director, Library Development
Maine State Library
SHS 64
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Augusta, ME 04333

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