okay this is how it goes... my roomate smokes, and I do not, but we had an argument and can't decided who was right. He says that smoking through copper will give you lockjaw or something like that. any direct fire contact is on brass then smoke goes through copper shortly after... any experts? anybody know of any other metals that do?

smoking through copper is a very bad idea, i'm not sure what it does exactly, but it's pretty friggin toxic, DON'T DO IT...........EVER........!!!
James

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I think it has something to do with the copper ions being inhaled while you smoke. Don't most people use brass? Maybe brass is less resistant to oxidizing or ionozing, so you get less of it in your system.

we used brass pipes in the 60's
and allmost 40 years later
we are still here

but brass is mostly copper plus a little zink and tin

lockjaw is a tetnus germ result ,
not from any metal pipe smoke

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I'm confused... you sure you're not confusing copper with PVC?

any lead base or iron type of pipes are bad for you.. that i know, but can't help on the other metals. I Do know Aluminum cans are ok.. LOL Hey I'm an Eagle scout.. Be prepared!!

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As far as I'm aware, it's only lead or lead solder which is definitely harmful. Oh, and so is the smoke...

[EDIT] There's also some suspicion that the use of aluminum cookware may eventually lead to Alzheimer's.

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WHAT?

Aluminum has been linked to alzheimers. Most alzheimers patients exhibit an elevated level of aluminum in the brain. As for the smoking question, go to http://www.totse.com/bin/bbs/Ultimate.cgi and ask in the better living thru chemistry forum.

quote Originally posted by yater13: Aluminum has been linked to alzheimers. Most alzheimers patients exhibit an elevated level of aluminum in the brain.

I have heard this as well. But before you throw out your aluminum cookware, check your deodorant in the bathroom. I'll wager it's primary ingredient is "Aluminum Oxide." What better way to get Al into your blood than by spreading it across your skin so it's directly absorbed - every day!

It's nearly impossible to find an anti-perspriant/deodorant that doesn't have Al-Oxide. You can find a few, but usually only deodorants that don't have anti-perspriants in them. Some natural anti-perspirants also don't have it.

formula88. I agree. Also, look at soda, beer etc..... Everything out there is going to kill you anyway. Just weigh how much risk you're willing to take, and go for it.

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I beleive that smoking through copper will most likely cause lung cancer or something similar. If the copper has been soldered with lead/tin solder then you might get enough lead to cause lead poisining. I suggest that you build your bong out of brass and solder it with silver solder. Glass works well but you can get hurt when you fall forward on it.

quote Originally posted by Formula88: I have heard this as well. But before you throw out your aluminum cookware, check your deodorant in the bathroom. I'll wager it's primary ingredient is "Aluminum Oxide." What better way to get Al into your blood than by spreading it across your skin so it's directly absorbed - every day! It's nearly impossible to find an anti-perspriant/deodorant that doesn't have Al-Oxide. You can find a few, but usually only deodorants that don't have anti-perspriants in them. Some natural anti-perspirants also don't have it.

Never use the stuff

quote Originally posted by CalicoDreams: okay this is how it goes... my roomate smokes, and I do not, but we had an argument and can't decided who was right. He says that smoking through copper will give you lockjaw or something like that. any direct fire contact is on brass then smoke goes through copper shortly after... any experts? anybody know of any other metals that do?

I've used brass for 30 some years. Noticed have effects not I any ill.

If the objective is untainted smoke, glass is always a safe bet.

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I stil don't understand the question?

Is this a copper pipe for bud, or for tobacco? What's wrong with paper? Aren't most pipes ceramic or glass?

I'm confused.

maybe they are using it to hold the crack in the pipe?

copper poisoning is the least of your worries