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Datasheet: Monel® K-500

Monel® K-500

This Nickel-Copper alloy is precipitation hardenable, due to the additions of Aluminium and Titanium. It combines the corrosion resistance of Monel 400 but gives the added advantage of extra strength and hardness (as a result of its age hardening ability). Monel® K-500 provides corrosion resistance in several marine and chemical applications.

Monel® K-500 is also known as Nicorros Al.

Available in all profile options

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Key Features

Monel® K-500 offers the following key features:

Corrosion resistance similar to Monel 400 but with higher strength and hardness.
Low permeability and is non-magnetic to temperatures as low as -101°C (-150°F).
Age hardenable.
Good for sea water applications.

Typical Applications

Monel® K-500 is known to be suitable for the following applications:

Pump Shafts
Fasteners
Marine Propeller Shafts
Oil Well Tools
Instruments
Springs


Designations

W.Nr 2.4375
UNS N05500
AWS 041

Specifications

ASTM B865
BS 3075 NA 18
BS 3076 NA 18
ISO 15156-3
(NACE MR 0175)
QQ-N-286

Chemical Composition

The chemical composition of Monel® K-500 is indicated in the table below:

ElementMin %Max %
Ni63.0070.00
Co2.00
Cu27.0033.00
Fe2.00
Al2.303.20
C0.25
Si1.00
Mn1.50
Ti0.350.85
S0.01

Alloy Details

Monel® K-500 density, melting point, coefficient of expansion, modulus of rigidity, and elasticity is indicated in the table below:

DensityMelting PointCoefficient of ExpansionModulus of RigidityModulus of Elasticity
8.44 g/cm³1350 °CCoefficient of Expansion
13.7 μm/m °C (20 – 100 °C)
66 kN/mm²179 kN/mm²
0.305 lb/in³2460 °F7.6 x 10-6 in/in °F (70 – 212 °F)9573 ksi25962 ksi

Heat treatment of finished parts

The typical heat treatment of Monel® K-500:

Condition as supplied by AWITypeTemperatureTimeCooling
AnnealedAge Harden Δ
580 – 590 °C (1075 – 1095 °F)8 – 10 HrAir
Spring Temper
Age Harden Δ
530 – 540 °C (985 – 1005 °F)4 – 6 HrAir

Δ Heat treating Monel K-500 in free air can have a detrimental effect on its corrosion resistant properties.

Properties

The typical mechanical properties of Monel® K-500:

Annealed
Approx. tensile strength<850 N/mm²<123 ksi
Approx. operating temperature-100 to +260 °C-150 to +500 °F
Annealed + Aged
Approx. tensile strength>950 N/mm²>138 ksi
Approx. operating temperature-100 to +260 °C-150 to +500 °F
Spring Temper
Approx. tensile strength1000 – 1300 N/mm²145 – 189 ksi
Approx. operating temperature-100 to +260 °C-150 to +500 °F
Spring Temper + Aged
Approx. tensile strength1200 – 1500 N/mm²174 – 218 ksi
Approx. operating temperature-100 to +260 °C-150 to +500 °F

The above tensile strength ranges are typical. If you require different please ask.

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