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Proactive In-Water Ship Hull Grooming as a Method to Reduce the Environmental Footprint of Ships

The application of a proactive grooming program to manage the fouling control coatings applied to ship hulls provides an opportunity to address the climate crisis, invasive species and the discharge of biocides into the marine environment.

A New Copper Fixation Process

American Chemet presents GreenFix® Wood Preservation Technology AWPA 2018. Wood (GREENFIX®) preserved by Chemet’s patented process (CCDF®) provides treating processing advantages in addition to results equal to, and in many respects superior to, that provided by existing technologies, such as amine and micronized systems. The GREENFIX® and CCDF® technologies are covered by pending patent applications and issued patents, e.g., US Patents 10,786,926 and 10,449,691

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Jon Hassert Joins American Chemet Sales Team

American Chemet is pleased to announce that Jon Hassert has joined the Chemet Sales team as Sales Account Manager in the Deerfield, IL, USA office. Jon will be focusing on expanding Chemet sales of Cuprous Oxide into the international marketplace.

Why Copper is Good at Killing Viruses

The SARS-CoV-2 virus endures for days on plastic or metal but disintegrates soon after landing on copper surfaces. Here’s why... By Jim Morrison SMITHSONIANMAG.COM APRIL 14, 2020

An Investigation into the Effects of Marine Biofilm On the Roughness and Drag Characteristics of Surfaces Coated With Different Sized Cuprous Oxide (Cu2O) Particle

Biofilm, often referred to as slime, can be formed within hours of ships or other marine structures being immersed in seawater. The biofilm can further lead to settlement of macrofouling organisms. As one of the mechanisms for ensuring fouling-free surfaces, metallic copper and copper compounds are commonly used as biocides in coatings exposed to seawater.

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The Shift in Antifouling Coating Regulations: from Risk to Efficacy

Fouling of underwater surfaces poses significant challenges for the global maritime sector. The attachment and growth of barnacles, algae, and other organisms can damage vessels, significantly decrease fuel economy and maneuverability, and transmit invasive species. To minimize these negative impacts, the maritime sector relies on effective antifouling coatings. Copper is by far the most widely used active ingredient (AI) in antifouling coatings and there are a limited number of alternatives.

Neal Blossom Speaking at Biocides 2018

American Chemet's very own Director of Quality Assurance and Global Regulatory Affairs, Neal Blossom, is speaking at the Biocides 2018 conference in San Francisco this November.

An experimental investigation into the effect of Cu2O particle size on antifouling roughness and hydrodynamic characteristics by using a turbulent flow channel

An experimental investigation into the effect of Cu2O particle size on antifouling roughness and hydrodynamic characteristics by using a turbulent flow channel.

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New American Chemet building going up in East Helena

American Chemet Corporation is a global leader in producing metal-based products that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make industries more efficient.

American Chemet Supports East Helena Elementary School Suicide Prevention Program

American Chemet and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana provided almost $17,000 in grant funding to train Kindergarten through third grade teachers on the PAXIS Institute Good Behavior Game last month. Teachers in Kindergarten through third grade will implement the program with a goal to develop coping skills for social, emotional and behavioral challenges that will last a lifetime