Pub 118 90/10 Copper-Nickel - Copper Development Association

ContentsTypes of Application....................................................................................................................................2Sea Water Pipe Work ....................................................................................................................................2Offshore Fire Water Systems.........................................................................................................................3Heat Exchangers and Condensers..................................................................................................................3Sea Water Intakes ..........................................................................................................................................3Sheathing of Legs and Risers on Offshore Platforms ....................................................................................3Boat Hulls......................................................................................................................................................3Hydraulic Lines .............................................................................................................................................3Desalination Units .........................................................................................................................................3Alloy Properties ...........................................................................................................................................3Low General Corrosion Rates in Sea Water ..................................................................................................3Resistance to Stress Corrosion Cracking Due to Ammonia in Sea Water .....................................................4High Resistance to Crevice Corrosion, and Stress Corrosion due to Chlorides.............................................4Good Pitting Resistance.................................................................................................................................4Readily Weldable and No Post Weld Heat Treatment Required ...................................................................4Easy to Fabricate ...........................................................................................................................................4Sea Water Piping Systems can last a Ship’s Lifetime....................................................................................4Inherent Resistance to Biofouling..................................................................................................................5International Designations: ........................................................................................................................5Typical Mechanical Properties (Exact values with composition, size and heat treatment) .......................5Physical Properties ......................................................................................................................................5Corrosion Resistance...................................................................................................................................6Biofouling Resistance ..................................................................................................................................6Welding.........................................................................................................................................................6Relevant CDA Publications ........................................................................................................................61