Monel K500 is a high-strength, corrosion-resistant nickel copper alloy commonly used in marine environments and chemical industries. It has excellent corrosion resistance and good mechanical properties, suitable for high temperature and high pressure environments.
Monel K-500 alloy has corrosion resistance comparable to 400, but has higher mechanical strength and hardness. Has good heat and corrosion resistance and long-term organizational stability. Mainly used for manufacturing turbine blades and gas turbine blades on aircraft engines with operating temperatures below 750 ℃; Used for manufacturing fasteners and springs on ships; Pump and valve components on chemical equipment; Scraping blades, etc. on papermaking equipment.
Chemical Properties of Monel K500
Ni
Cu
Al
Ti
C
Mn
Fe
S
Si
63
Max
27-33
2.3-3.15
0.35-0.85
0.25 max
1.5 max
2.0 max
0.01 max
0.50 max
Mechanical Properties
Typical Room Temperature Tensile Properties of Annealed Material
Product Form
Condition
Tensile (ksi)
.2% Yield (ksi)
Elongation %
Hardness
Rod & Bar
Hot-Finished/Aged
140-190
100-150
30-20
27-38 HRC
Rod & Bar
Hot Finished/Annealed
90-110
40-60
45-25
75-90 HRB
Rod & Bar
Hot Finished/Annealed/Aged
130-165
85-120
35-20
24-35 HRC
Rod & Bar
Cold-Drawn/Aged
135-185
95-160
30-15
25-41 HRC
Rod & Bar
Cold-Drawn/Annealed/Aged
130-190
85-120
30-20
24-35 HRC
Plate
ot-Finished/Aged
140-180
100-135
30-20
27-37 HRC
Sheet
Cold-Rolled/Annealed
90-105
40-65
45-25
85 HRB Max
Application
1. Marine Engineering: MONELK500 can be used for the construction and maintenance of marine engineering facilities such as offshore oil drilling platforms and submarine pipelines. Due to its excellent corrosion resistance and strength, this alloy has a longer service life in marine environments. 2. Petrochemical industry: MONELK500 can be used to manufacture valves, pipelines, pumps and other components in petrochemical equipment. It can work in harsh environments such as high temperature, high pressure, and corrosive media, ensuring the stability and safety of the equipment. 3. Aerospace: MONELK500 can be used to manufacture components in aerospace vehicles, such as fuel tanks, pipelines, etc. Due to its advantages of lightweight, high strength, and corrosion resistance, this alloy has broad application prospects in the aerospace field.