Monel® Alloys
Magellan Metals Supplies Monel® 400, Monel® R405 & Monel® K500 Metal Alloys
Monel® (cupronickel) is a metal superalloy that contains approximately 65-70% nickel, 20-29% copper, and 5% manganese. Magellan Metals is an ISO certified, direct supplier of large or small quantities of Monel® in multiple formats, including tube, pipe, wire, sheet, and plate. Our Monel® alloys have a high resistance to chemical corrosion, salt water, acids and alkaline solutions. Due to its corrosion resistant composition, Monel® is a favorite for oil, marine, chemical processing and additional industries demanding environments in which equipment is subject to corrosion. Magellan Metals provides custom work, short lead times, and quick delivery on all Monel® orders. We supply Monel® in single item orders or full bills of material.For more information regarding our suite of Monel® nickel-copper alloy metals including Monel® 400, R405, and K500 superalloys, get in touch with our sales team or request a quote today.
Monel® 400, Monel® R405 & Monel® K500 Alloys
View the individual product pages below for more information about the chemical analysis, available formats, and applications for each grade of Monel® we offer.Monel® 400 | UNS N04400
Monel® 400 is a nickel-copper alloy that is hardened by cold working only. Monel® 400 provides good weldability and moderate to high strength metal characteristics. Monel® 400 exhibits excellent resistance against multiple corrosive agents, as it is resistant to sea water, high temperature steam, caustic solutions, and salt. 400® sheet is available in thicknesses ranging from .018 to .140" with bar available in wrought bar up to 11” diameter. Seamless pipe is available up to 8” NB, while tubing is available up to 3”.Monel® 400 Properties
Monel® 400 Series is extremely useful in temperatures up to 1000°F (538°C) and high temperature steam atmospheres. It is frequently used in aerospace, chemical processing and machine engineering. Applications include:- Industrial heat exchangers
- Boiler feed water heaters
- Chlorinated solvents
- Marine engineering
Monel® R405 | N04405
Monel® R405 is the free machining version of the 400 Series. Monel® R405 has the same composition as Monel® 400 but with added sulfur. The added sulfur act as chip breakers during machining, providing better machinability than the 400 grade. This alloy also provides excellent strength, corrosion resistance, and weldability. Applications include Meter & Valve Parts, Fasteners, Screw Machine Products, Oil Refinery Piping & more.Monel® R405 Specifications
Monel® R405 nickel alloy meets a variety of industrial and international specifications, including:- UNS N04405
- ASME SB-164
- AMS 4674
- QQ-N-281
Monel® K500 | N05500
Monel® K500’s increased property features are obtained by adding aluminum and titanium to the nickel-copper base. This results in a high-strength Monel® variant that exhibits increased hardness and strength from precipitation hardening heat treatments.Monel® K500 Applications
Monel® K500 is highly suitable for a wide range of corrosive applications including centrifugal pump shafts. Additional uses include:- Doctor blades and scrapers
- Oil-well drill collars and instruments
- Electronic components
- Springs
Monel® Material Advantages
Each Monel® alloy provides its own unique sets of features, depending on the application. Monel® metal materials exhibit high corrosion resistance, making Monel® ideal for saltwater, freshwater and other challenging environments. Monel® has excellent strength and is even stronger than steel. Monel® is very malleable, and can be brazed, welded and soldered. Monel® can be formed into multiple shapes, including sheet, pipes, rods, plates, flanges and more. Monel® also has a high alkali resistance and is resistant to acids. Additionally, it also has a low coefficient of thermal expansion.Monel® Nickel-Copper Metal Alloy for Corrosion Resistant Applications
Monel® superalloys are commonly utilized in environments and applications that require high corrosion resistance and increased strength. Direct applications include:- Marine components
- Pump shafts
- Chemical processing equipment
- Heat exchangers
- Valves and fittings