Copper is biostatic, meaning bacteria will not grow on it. For this reason it has long been used to line parts of ships to protect against barnacles and mussels. It was originally used pure, but has since been superseded by Muntz metal. Similarly, as discussed in copper alloys in aquaculture, copper alloys have become important netting materials in the aquaculture industry because they are antimicrobial and prevent biofouling, even in extreme conditions and have strong structural and corrosion-resistant properties in marine environments. COUNT 5
QSN1 What word means that bacteria won't grow on a substrate? ANS1 biostatic QSN2 What has pure copper been replaced with in the building of ships? ANS2 Muntz metal QSN3 Because of copper's biostatic properties where is a common use for copper? ANS3 ships QSN4 In the aquaculture industry what is copper alloys commonly used to make? ANS4 netting materials QSN5 Name a property that makes copper a good material to use in marine environments? ANS5 corrosion-resistant