Monel Alloy
Monel Alloy Series
Monel is a prestigious group of alloys that primarily consists of nickel (ranging from 52 to 67%) blended harmoniously with copper, alongside trace elements like iron, manganese, carbon, and silicon. Distinguished from cupronickel alloys due to its copper content of less than 60%, Monel alloys stand out with their superior strength compared to pure nickel. Their remarkable resistance to corrosion makes them the element of choice for environments rife with aggressive agents, such as swiftly flowing seawater. Moreover, these alloys are exceptionally versatile, lending themselves to seamless fabrication through hot and cold-working, intricate machining, and reliable welding.
These alloys are a cornerstone in the chemical processing industry, making them indispensable for hot seawater and hydrometallurgy plants. Monel alloys excel in handling aggressive environments, serving crucial roles in equipment for treating hot sulfuric acid, chloride-rich solutions, and sulfite acid. Key applications include environmental heat exchangers, pipes, valves, and pumps. Additionally, the paper-making industry benefits from their use in wood pulp diffuse separators and deep source gas wells, showcasing their adaptability and reliability.
· Product form
pipe, plate, strip, round rods, flat rods, forgings, wire, special profiles
· Chemical composition
Name |
% |
Ni |
Cu |
Fe |
C |
Mn |
Si |
S |
ALLOY 400 |
Min |
63 |
28 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Max |
- |
34 |
2.5 |
0.3 |
2 |
0.5 |
0.024 |
·Physical property
Melting point |
Density |
Alloy and State |
Tensile strength |
Yield strength |
Extensibility |
1300-1390ºC |
8.83g/cm³ |
RmN/mm² |
Rp0.2N/mm² |
A5% |
ALLOY 400 |
480 |
170 |
35 |