Monel K500

Monel K500

Monel K500 combines the excellent corrosion resistance of Monel alloy with enhanced strength and hardness through age-hardening. It is ideal for marine, chemical, and oil & gas applications, excelling in harsh environments.

Gnee offers Monel K500 in various forms, such as bars, sheets, and pipes, tailored to your needs. With over a decade of expertise, Gnee guarantees premium quality and competitive pricing. Contact us today for a custom quote and technical support!

Delivery Time

30-50 days, 7 days for stock goods

Loading Port

Shanghai, Tianjin, Qingdao

Payment method and term

Wire transfer and letter of credit

Supply Ability

Up to 800 tons per month

Customization

Supports custom sizes, cutting, welding, and surface treatment

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Description

Monel K500 is a high-strength nickel-copper alloy that combines the excellent corrosion resistance of Monel 400 with the added advantage of greater mechanical strength and hardness, achieved through age-hardening.

Containing approximately 63% nickel, 29-34% copper, and small amounts of aluminum and titanium, monel alloy k500 offers exceptional resistance to seawater corrosion, making it an ideal choice for marine applications such as pump shafts and propeller shafts.

Its tensile strength can reach up to 1100 MPa, which is significantly higher than Monel 400, making it suitable for high-stress environments like oil and gas drilling. Monel K500 retains its toughness and ductility at subzero temperatures, ensuring reliability in cryogenic applications.

This alloy is also non-magnetic, which is essential in electronic components and offshore industries where magnetic interference must be avoided. With proven performance in demanding applications, n05500 nickel alloy is a preferred material for critical components such as valve components, fasteners, and chemical process equipment.

What shapes does Gnee Monel K500 supplier supply?

  • Monel K500 Plate
  • Monel K500 Bar
  • Monel K500 Rod
  • Monel K500 Pipe
  • Monel K500 Wire
  • Monel K500 Tube
  • Monel K500 Sheet
  • Monel K500 Forged Bar
  • Monel K500 Fittings

Monel K500 Material Product Parameters

PropertyValue
Alloy NameAlloy k500
UNSN05500
Chemical CompositionNickel (63%), Copper (28%), Iron (2.3-3.2%), Manganese (1.0%), Aluminum (2.3-3.0%), Titanium (0.35-0.85%)
Density8.8 g/cm³
Melting Point1300-1350°C (2372-2462°F)
Tensile Strength103,000 psi (710 MPa)
Yield Strength65,000 psi (450 MPa)
Elongation0.45
HardnessRockwell C 35-45
Thermal Conductivity22 W/m·K at 100°C
Modulus of Elasticity200 GPa
Electrical Resistivity0.5 µΩ·m
FormPlate, Bar, Rod, Pipe, Tube, Wire
ApplicationsAerospace, marine, chemical processing, turbines, valves, pumps

What ASTM standards of monel 500 can Gnee produce?

StandardDescription
ASTM B164Bars, Rods, and Forgings
ASTM B565Welded and Seamless Pipe and Tube
ASTM B127Plate, Sheet, and Strip
ASTM F90Forgings for Gas Turbine Engine Components
ASTM B730Clad Plate

monel k500 material Equivalent grades

UNSN05500
EN2.4375
W. Nr.2.4375
DINNiCu30Fe

 

Features and Advantages

  • Superior Corrosion Resistance: Monel K500 excels in seawater, acidic, and alkaline environments, with strong resistance to chloride stress corrosion cracking and pitting.
  • High Strength: With a tensile strength of up to 1100 MPa and yield strength of 850 MPa, Monel 500 is stronger than Monel 400, making it ideal for demanding industrial applications.
  • Enhanced Hardness: Through age-hardening, Monel alloy K500 achieves greater hardness and wear resistance, making it suitable for components like shafts and fasteners.
  • Non-Magnetic: Monel K500 is non-magnetic, ideal for electronic and military applications where magnetic interference is a concern.
  • Low-Temperature Toughness: It maintains excellent toughness even at cryogenic temperatures, perfect for low-temperature applications.

Parameter Information

Chemical Parameters

ElementContent (%)
Nickel (Ni)63.0 min
Copper (Cu)27.0 – 33.0
Aluminum (Al)2.30 – 3.15
Titanium (Ti)0.35 – 0.85
Carbon (C)0.25 max
Manganese (Mn)1.50 max
Iron (Fe)2.00 max
Silicon (Si)0.50 max
Sulfur (S)0.01 max

Mechanical Properties

PropertyValue
Tensile Strength (MPa)965 min
Yield Strength (MPa)690 min
Elongation (%)20 min
Hardness (Rockwell C)25 – 35 (Age Hardened)

Physical Property

PropertyValue
Density8.44 g/cm³ (0.305 lb/in³)
Melting Range1350°C – 1390°C (2460°F – 2540°F)
Thermal Conductivity21 W/m·K at 20°C (14.6 BTU·ft/ft²·h·°F)
Electrical Resistivity0.000058 ohm·cm at 20°C
Magnetic PropertiesNon-magnetic

Application

Monel K500 material, also known as Monel 500 or alloy K500, is widely used in industries requiring high strength and excellent corrosion resistance. Key applications include:

  • Marine Engineering: Ideal for shafts, pumps, and propeller blades exposed to seawater.
  • Oil & Gas Industry: Used in downhole tools, valves, and drilling components.
  • Chemical Processing: Suitable for handling acidic and alkaline environments.
  • Aerospace: Applied in components requiring lightweight, high-strength materials.
  • Medical Equipment: Reliable in corrosive conditions and sterilization processes.

Monel alloy K 500 (N05500 nickel alloy) delivers exceptional performance in harsh environments, making it a preferred choice for critical applications.

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Why Choose Gnee?

Rich Inventory

Nickel Alloy Inventory

Gnee maintains a rich inventory of high-performance nickel alloys, including Inconel, Incoloy, Hastelloy, Monel, and Stainless Steel Alloy grades. Our extensive stock ensures that we can meet the immediate needs of our customers, offering a wide range of sizes, forms, and specifications, from plates and bars to tubes and fittings. With quick access to critical materials, we minimize lead times and provide fast, reliable solutions

Secure Packaging

Our export packaging complies with international standards for shipping and handling, ensuring the safe delivery of nickel alloys to various countries.

Common packaging methods

  • Pallet packaging: Plates and sheets are usually placed on pallets for added stability
  • Bundle packaging: Rods and tubes are often bundled together and secured with steel straps or high-strength straps
  • Crate packaging: Wooden crates offer good protection and stability
  • Foam protection packaging: Small accessories are often individually wrapped with foam
  • Reel packaging: Wire is usually rolled into a round reel and wrapped with anti-corrosion material

In addition, if you have special requirements for packaging methods, we provide customized services to meet your personalized needs. Whether it is additional protection measures or special packaging materials, we can adjust according to your specific requirements. Our goal is to ensure that your goods arrive at their destination safely and intact.

Special customized packaging

  • Size customization: Design special brackets or reinforcement materials for extra-long steel and special-shaped steel.
  • Environmentally friendly packaging: Use degradable or recyclable packaging materials to meet customers’ green environmental protection requirements.
  • Brand logo: Provide customers with packaging with company logos or special marks to facilitate brand identification and logistics management.
  • Special protection: Such as adding shock-proof cushions or built-in pressure-resistant brackets for packaging of precision steel or high value-added products.

export to 70+ countries

Gnee steel products have been exported to many countries and regions, including:

  • Asia: Such as Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand
  • Middle East: Such as United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain
  • Africa: Such as South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, Algeria, Morocco
  • America: Such as Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile
  • Europe: Such as Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Poland

No matter where the customer is located, Gnee can respond quickly with a complete logistics network.

Testing Services

We ensure the quality and performance of our nickel alloy products through the following testing services:

  • Chemical Composition Analysis
  • Mechanical Properties Testing
  • Hardness Testing
  • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
  • Dimensional Inspection
  • Visual Surface Inspection
  • Corrosion Resistance Evaluation
  • Test Report

Processing Services

We understand that every project has unique requirements. To support our customers, we offer a range of practical and efficient processing services for nickel alloy products, including:

  • Cutting Services: such as laser cutting, plasma cutting or water jet cutting, etc.
  • Sheet Metal Processing: such as stamping, bending, shearing
  • Welding Services: such as TIG welding, MIG welding, electron beam welding, etc.
  • Surface Treatment: such as polishing, electroplating, sandblasting, etc.
  • Heat Treatment: including annealing, quenching, tempering, etc.
  • Customized Processing: According to the specific needs of customers, we provide customized nickel alloy processing services, including customization in shape, size, thickness, etc.