Monel K500 pipe bend and elbow for Chains cables springs and valve trim
The increased properties are obtained by adding aluminum and titanimum to the nickel-copper base, and by heating under controlled conditions so that submicroscopic particles of Ni3 (Ti, Al) are precipitated thoughout the matrix.
Monel K-500 is used primarily for pump shafts, oil well tools and instruments, doctor blades and scrapers, springs, valve trims, fasteners, and marine propeller shafts. Combined with good machinability, and weldability to similar materials widens the scope for application in sea water pumps, shafts and valve shafts and valve plate spring seals. Monel K-500 is widely used as doctor blades for the separation of paper strip from rollers in the continuous production of paper products. Additionally, it can be further strengthened by cold working prior to precipitation hardening. Alloy K500 is a member of Monel alloys which are nickel copper alloys. The nickel component is usually higher than the other components. When the copper component exceeds the proportion of nickel component, it is called a cupronickel alloy.