TP028 - Development of a Cavitation Erosion Resistant Advanced Material System
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Of all the alloys tested, Ferralium® performed strongest against cavitation erosion (p.40).

The paper explores a wide range of material choices for the hull of a novel boat design, where resistance to cavitation is the primary concern. Composites and GRP were also tested and considered against other criteria such as weight.

Photograph of a hydrofoil boat's underwater foils and propeller raised above the water