4. Conclusion

Despite competition from other metals, plastics and other materials, copper alloys remain materials with outstanding properties and a wide range of applications. Corrosion resistance, anti-biofouling and anti-bacterial properties are among the characteristics that make them indispensable. Their excellent casting properties make them suitable for shaping by all foundry processes. This suitability for forming is not limited to foundry processes, since copper alloys also have excellent suitability for solid-state forming (rolling, closed-die forging, etc.).

The development of new energies, particularly tidal turbines, should generate new applications for copper alloys.

Similarly, additive manufacturing techniques will also generate new uses for copper alloys and probably lead to new metallurgies.