Copper in HistoryFact 14 of 28
Developed to prevent seawater corrosion in marine piping systems, the marine industry soon recognized that Cu-Ni alloys have natural antifouling properties that prevent the buildup of waterborne organisms on ship hulls and offshore marine equipment. Ships that use copper-nickel cladding on their hulls do not require the application of special antifouling coatings or extensive cleaning methods to remove biofouling agents. With fewer clinging barnacles, vessels move faster through the water and use less fuel.
