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Copper-nickel alloy

An alloy of copper and nickel exhibiting outstanding resistance to seawater corrosion and biofouling. It is extensively used in shipbuilding and desalination plants.

Copper-nickel welds well if you keep the surface clean and the weld pool calm. The alloy can't stand overheating, so keep the heat input moderate and steady. After welding, let the part cool down slowly and in a controlled way so the structure stays stable and no cracks form. Working too hot or too fast will come back to bite you later with porosity or poor corrosion resistance.

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