Monel Steel: The Ultimate Choice for High-Performance Applications

Welcome to ASC LLP, your premier destination for top-quality Monel steel products. As a leading provider of Monel pipe fittings, Monel seamless pipe suppliers, Monel pipe plugs, Monel tube suppliers, Monel K500 bar, MS welded pipes and more, we are committed to delivering excellence in every project. Explore our comprehensive guide to Monel steel, its applications, benefits, and how it compares to other materials like stainless steel.

What is Monel Steel?

Monel steel is a high-performance alloy primarily composed of nickel and copper, with small amounts of iron, manganese, carbon, and silicon. Known for its exceptional strength and resistance to corrosion, Monel steel is ideal for demanding industrial applications. At ASC LLP, we offer a wide range of Monel steel products, including Monel 400 and Monel K500, to meet the diverse needs of our customers.

Monel Pipes

Monel Tubes

Monel Plates, Sheets & Coils

Monel Fittings

Monel Flanges

Monel Fasteners

Monel Bars and Rods

Monel Wires

Monel Coiled Tubes

Schedule Chart for Monel Steel

Nominal Pipe Size (NPS)	Outside Diameter (OD)	Schedule 5S	Schedule 10S	Schedule 40S	Schedule 80S
1/2 inch	0.840 inches	0.065	0.083	0.109	0.147
3/4 inch	1.050 inches	0.065	0.083	0.113	0.154
1 inch	1.315 inches	0.065	0.109	0.133	0.179
1 1/2 inch	1.900 inches	0.065	0.109	0.145	0.200
2 inch	2.375 inches	0.065	0.109	0.154	0.218
3 inch	3.500 inches	0.083	0.120	0.216	0.300
4 inch	4.500 inches	0.083	0.120	0.237	0.337
6 inch	6.625 inches	0.109	0.134	0.280	0.432
8 inch	8.625 inches	0.109	0.148	0.322	0.500

Size Chart for Monel Steel

Sheets and Plates:

Thickness (inches)	Width (inches)	Length (inches)
0.125	48	96
0.1875	48	96
0.25	48	120
0.3125	48	120
0.375	60	120
0.5	60	144

Monel Steel Bars:

Diameter (inches)	Length (feet)
0.5	12
0.75	12
1.0	12
1.25	12
1.5	12
2.0	12

Tubes:

Outer Diameter (OD)	Wall Thickness	Length (feet)
0.5 inch	0.035 inches	20
0.75 inch	0.049 inches	20
1.0 inch	0.065 inches	20
1.5 inch	0.083 inches	20
2.0 inch	0.095 inches	20

Mechanical Properties Chart

Property	Monel 400	Monel K500
Tensile Strength (MPa)	550 – 620	965
Yield Strength (MPa)	240 – 345	690
Elongation (%)	35 – 45	20 – 30
Hardness (Brinell)	135 – 179	220 – 293
Density (g/cm³)	8.80	8.44

Chemical Composition Chart

Element	Monel 400 (% by weight)	Monel K500 (% by weight)
Nickel (Ni)	63.0 min	63.0 min
Copper (Cu)	28.0 – 34.0	27.0 – 33.0
Iron (Fe)	2.5 max	2.0 max
Manganese (Mn)	2.0 max	1.5 max
Silicon (Si)	0.5 max	0.5 max
Carbon (C)	0.3 max	0.25 max
Aluminum (Al)	–	2.3 – 3.15
Titanium (Ti)	–	0.35 – 0.85

Specification Chart

Specification	Monel 400	Monel K500
ASTM Standards	ASTM B127, B163, B165, B725, B730	ASTM B865, B163, B164, B865
ASME Standards	ASME SB127, SB163, SB165, SB725, SB730	ASME SB865, SB163, SB164, SB865
UNS Number	N04400	N05500
Forms Available	Plate, Sheet, Strip, Bar, Rod, Pipe, Tube	Bar, Rod, Wire, Pipe, Tube

Application Chart

Application	Monel 400	Monel K500
Marine Engineering	Excellent corrosion resistance	Higher strength, seawater resistance
Chemical Processing	Good resistance to acids	Suitable for harsh chemical environments
Oil and Gas	Used in pipelines, valves	Suitable for oil well tools and instruments
Aerospace	Fuel and water tanks	Turbine blades, engine components