Monel K-500 Alloy Rods – High-Strength Corrosion-Resistant Nickel-Copper Alloy

Monel K-500 is a precipitation-hardenable nickel-copper alloy with superior mechanical properties and corrosion resistance compared to Monel 400. Key features include:

Chemical Composition (wt%)

Element

Content (%)

Role/Effect

Ni

63.0 min

Base metal, ensures corrosion resistance and ductility.

Cu

27.0–33.0

Enhances corrosion resistance in reducing media.

Al

2.30–3.15

Forms Ni₃(Al,Ti) precipitates for age hardening.

Ti

0.35–0.85

Synergizes with Al for precipitation strengthening.

Fe

≤2.0

Impurity; excessive amounts reduce corrosion resistance.

Mn

≤1.5

Improves hot workability and sulfur resistance.

C

≤0.25

Lowers weldability if >0.1% (risk of carbide formation).

Si

≤0.5

Enhances strength but reduces ductility if >0.5%.

S

≤0.01

Harmful impurity (causes hot cracking).

P

≤0.025

Reduces toughness (embrittlement).

I. Performance characteristics

1. Excellent mechanical properties

(1) Tensile strength reaches 1100 MPa, yield strength 790 MPa, elongation 20%, with both high strength and good plasticity.

(2) Strength can be further improved through aging hardening treatment (such as 593-607℃×16h), suitable for high load scenarios.

2. Excellent corrosion resistance

(1) Immune to chloride ion stress corrosion cracking, stable in seawater and acidic gas, but pitting may occur in static seawater.

(2) Resistant to hydrogen sulfide corrosion, suitable for oil and gas wells and chemical equipment.

3. Special physical properties

(1) Non-magnetic (low magnetic permeability), suitable for electronic equipment and aerospace fields.

(2) High temperature stability (≤650℃) and low temperature toughness (maintaining performance at -100℃).

II. Main applications

1. Marine engineering

Manufacturing propeller shafts, pump shafts, and marine fasteners, resistant to seawater erosion and no pitting corrosion.

2. Chemical Industry and Energy

(1) Used in valves, pump bodies, reactors, etc. to resist acid, alkali and organic solvent corrosion.

(2) Oil and gas well drill rings, desulfurization device components, to resist sulfidation stress corrosion cracking.

3. High-end Industry

(1) Aircraft engine turbine blades (≤750℃), gas turbine components.

(2) Electronic components, springs, etc. that require high non-magnetic properties and high strength.

Surface Treatment

Why Choose Us ?

Applications & Industries

titanium alloy bars are used to make aircraft structural components

Aerospace:

High-power density actuators.

Electronics:

Precision sensors & MEMS components.

titanium alloys bars are used to make heat exchangers

Energy:

Magnetic coupling devices for turbines.

Workshop & Packaging

  • Workshop Photo: CNC-turned rods on racks with humidity control.
  • Packaging: Wooden crates with moisture-proof wrapping; bundles for bulk orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How does K-500 compare to Monel 400?

A: K-500 offers 2–3x higher strength via age hardening but similar corrosion resistance

A: Yes, using ERNiCu-7 filler metal; post-weld heat treatment recommended

A: 600°C for sustained loads; short-term up to 750°C

  • Marine‌: Pump shafts, propeller bolts.
  • Oil & Gas‌: Downhole tools for sour gas wells.
  • Aerospace‌: High-strength fasteners.
  • Not suitable‌ for temperatures >480°C (strength degrades).
  • Avoid‌ oxidizing acids (e.g., concentrated nitric acid).
  • Keep in dry, clean environments to prevent surface contamination.
  • Avoid contact with iron/steel tools to prevent galvanic corrosion.

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