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Copper Nickel Seawater Corrosion Resistance and Antifouling






This review describes the behaviour of the C70600 and C71500 copper nickel alloy, which were developed for and have been used extensively in seawater applications for over half a century. It provides an assessment of the corrosion resistant characteristic and also the inherent biofouling resistance of the alloys with the aim of learning from past experiences and ensuring good commissioning and operational practices for future use.

Copper-nickel alloys were developed specifically for seawater service over five decades ago, initially for condensers and piping systems. Their overall suitability has since been confirmed by continuing use in these and other marine applications. The alloys are currently used in sizeable quantities for offshore, power, and desalination industries and also continue to be used by many Navies and in merchant shipping.

Although developed for seawater corrosion resistance, it was soon recognised that the alloys also had inherent resistance to macrofouling. This properties has been advantageous in avoiding or reducing the necessity for biocide dosing in condensers and seawater systems, and in reducing drag forces and cleaning regimes on offshore platforms and boat hulls.

Even as established alloys, knowledge of copper-nickel alloys evolves further as new applications arise, appreciation of corrosion analysis and monitoring progresses, manufacturing techniques change and engineers new to the product provide different perspectives. Occasionally, the lessons learned in earlier times are lost and previously solved problems re-occur.

This review is aimed at providing a current understanding of both the corrosion and biofouling properties of the more common copper-nickel alloys through established and new data, exposure trials and service experience. Good commissioning or initial start-up and operation practices are also reviewed to enable optimum performance in service.

Grade USA U.K Germany Japan
China BG ASTM BS DIN JIS H
BFe10-1-1 C70600 CN102 CuNi10Fe1Mn C7060
BFe30-1-1 C71500 CN107 CuNi30Mn1Fe C7150
BFe30-2-2 C71640 CN108 CuNi30Fe2Mn2 C7164
BFe5-1.5-0.5 C70400 - - -



Related References:
Seawater Resistance of Stainless Steel Tubes
Seawater Corrosion Resistance and Antifouling Conclusions
Copper Nickel Seawater Corrosion Resistance and Antifouling
Selection of 316 304 and 303 Types of Stainless Steel for Seawater Application

90-10 and 70-30 Copper-Nickel Alloys

Corrosion Resistance

  • The Importance of the Surface
  • General Corrosion Rates
  • Localised Corrosion
  • Velocity Effects
  • Sand Erosion
  • Galvanic Properties
  • Handling Sulfides
  • Ferrous sulfate treatment

  • Biofouling Resistance

  • Ease of Biofouling Removal
  • Reasons for Biofouling Resistance
  • Boat Hull Experience
  • Offshore Sheathing

  • Conclusions



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