GENERAL PROPERTIES
Density 8.83 (gm/cc)
Melting Point Range 2370-2460 oF
Curie Temperature 20-50 oF
Modulus of Elasticity
Tension 26.0
Compression 26.0
Torsion 9.5
MATERIAL OVERVIEW
Alloys: MONEL
Characteristics: Monel is a high tensile strength nickel-copper alloy that was discovered in
1905. It was found to be highly resistant to atmospheric corrosion, salt water, and various acid
and alkaline solutions. Alloy 400 can be magnetic depending upon composition and previous
work history. Alloy K-500 has added aluminum and titanium for age hardening. It is totally
nonmagnetic and spark resistant.
Uses: K-500 is used for gyroscope application and anchor cable aboard minesweepers. It is
also used for propeller shafts on a wide variety of vessels and exhibits high fatigue strength in
seawater. There is also application in chemical process applications for handling of organic
acids, caustic and dry chlorine.
Monel 400 is used for marine engineering, chemical and hydrocarbon processing equipment,
valves, pumps, shafts, fittings, fasteners, and heat exchangers.
For more information visit the reference library at our web site: http://www.espi-metals.com
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TYPICAL ANALYSES
Impurities in Percent
Ni 66.5 Ni 66.5
Fe 2.50 Fe 2.0
Mn 2.0 Mn 1.50
Si .50 Si 0.5
Cu 31.0 Al 2.7
S .024 Ti 0.5
Cu 30.0
S .010
WIRE
SHEET
Sheet is cut to order and sold by the square inch or square foot.
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POWDER, SHOT, PELLETS, & INGOT
Monel Pellets
.125”L X .250”D 400 K500
Monel Pellets
.250”L X .250”D 400 K500
Powder, shot, pellets, and ingots are packaged to order and sold by the gram or kilogram.
Alloys: MONEL
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