From fasteners to ferrules to fittings—machine these rods into parts that stand up to salt water. Made of copper nickel, also called cupro nickel, they resist rusting better than stainless steel. They also resist corrosion from algae and barnacle buildup. While these rods are more likely to develop pits from sulfides than stainless steel, they won’t crack from chlorides, even when carrying heavy loads. They’re commonly turned into valves and pump parts and even used in water treatment plants.

Similar to other copper alloys, these rods are easy to form and join with like materials. Spot weld, braze, and solder them. They carry electric currents and cool down quickly, so they’re often used as heat exchangers for fluids that are cooled or heated often, like in HVAC systems. You can use them in extreme freezing temperatures—even cryogenic levels—and they won’t lose their strength or formability. They also hold up in humidity.

These rods stop bacteria, viruses, and fungi from growing when cleaned regularly, making them a good choice for equipment that’s frequently touched.

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