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Copper alloys in aquaculture

Ok kiddo, let me tell you about copper alloys in aquaculture.

Do you know what aquaculture is? It's like farming but for fish or other sea creatures. People need to make sure these animals are healthy and safe, and one way to do that is by using copper alloys.

Copper alloys are special metals that have copper in them, but also other metals like nickel or zinc. These alloys are really good at staying strong even when they are in water all the time.

In aquaculture, people use copper alloys in a few different ways. One way is to make cages or nets that hold the fish or other creatures. These cages can be made from copper alloys because they won't rust or get damaged by the water.

Another way people use copper alloys in aquaculture is by adding small pieces of it to the water. This might sound strange, but copper alloys actually help keep the water clean and healthy for the animals. The copper ions from the alloys can kill harmful bacteria or algae that might make the animals sick.

So, copper alloys are really important in aquaculture because they help keep the animals safe and healthy. They can make cages and nets that don't get damaged by water, and they can also help keep the water clean.