While the vessel is afloat, the seawater "reacts" with the copper particles, causing the copper oxide to form. This particularly strong antiparasitic derivative prevents the growth of microorganisms. When the material breaks down further, it turns into copper hydrochloride. This final stage of the chemical reaction leaves a rather unstable product, which is easily and automatically washed away during the movement of the boat, thus removing the slime from the hull. So a fresh layer of copper appears underneath and the "reaction" process starts again. At around 250 mils thick and wearing around 5 mils per year, it's easy to see why CopperCoat offers such lasting and effective protection.
In addition, the waterproof properties of the CopperCoat resin mixture result in protection, both from moisture that creates osmosis in polyester hulls, and from corrosion in metal ships.
With the holding resin "hugging" each copper dust particle, the finished paint is inert and non-conductive. Therefore, CopperCoat does not cause electrolysis or cathodic corrosion on steel or aluminum vessels. However, the anodes should be installed normally.