Glossary
Cast copper alloys

grain refiner; grain refiner

Constituent that serves as a model for a phase during solidification. The large number of seeds leads to a multitude of small entities (grains). This is known as a refined or fine-grained structure. In the absence of refining, the grains are fewer in number and therefore larger.

alloy complexe; complex alloy

Alloy containing more than one alloying element.

anti-biofouling; anti-biofouling

Ability of a surface to prevent the proliferation of organisms generally found in aquatic environments (algae, shellfish, etc.).

coulabilité; castability

Ability of a metal to fill a mold.

crique; hot crack or hot tear

Crack appearing during metal solidification.

degassing; degassing

Metal treatment to eliminate dissolved hydrogen. Treatment is based on the creation of bubbles of neutral gas (usually nitrogen)...