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MONEL K500 (UNS N05500)

Ni 63.0 Cu 29.5 Al 2.7, Ti 0.6 C 0.18 Fe 2.0 Mn 1.5 Si 0.50 S 0.010
High Performance Alloys stocks and produces MONEL K500 in this grade in the following forms: Bar, square bar,
fasteners.Request quote on this grade.

Overview
MONEL K500 is a age-hardenable Nickel-Copper alloy which combines the corrosion resistance of Alloy 400 with
high strength corrosion fatigue and erosion resistance.
MONEL K500 is a nickel-copper alloy, precipitation hardenable through additions of aluminum and titanium. MONEL
K500 retains the excellent corrosion resistant characteristics of 400 and has enhanced strength and hardness after
precipitation hardening when compared with 400. Alloy K500 has approximately three (3) times the yield strength and
double the tensile strength when compared with 400. MONEL K500 can be further strengthened by cold working
before the precipitation hardening.

Characteristics
Excellent mechanical properties from sub-zero temperatures up to about 480C.
Corrosion resistance in an extensive range of marine and chemical environments. From pure water to non-oxidising
mineral acids, salts and alkalis.

Applications
Propeller and pump shafts.
Pumps and valves used in the manufacture of perchlorethylene, chlorinated plastics.
Typical application for MONEL K500 which takes advantage of high strength and corrosion resistance are pump
shafts, impellers, propeller shafts, valve components for ships and offshore drilling towers, bolting, oil well drill collars
and instrumentation components for oil and gas production. It is particularly well suited for centrifugal pumps in the
marine industry because of its high strength and low corrosion rates in high-velocity seawater.
MONEL K500 is non-magnetic. MONEL K500 should be annealed when welded and the weldment then stress
relieved before aging.
High Performance Alloys, Inc. stocks Alloy K500 in a range of sizes including 3/8"-2-1/2" diameter cold drawn,
annealed and aged, and 2-3/4"-10" diameter hot finished and aged. Material can be supplied in random lengths, cut
to order or machined to your specifications. Machining includes drilling, turning, tapping, threading, CNC shapes,
flanges and more.

Chemistry
Chemical Requirements
Ni Mn Si Fe Al S C

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Chemical Requirements
Max 1.50 0.50 2.00 3.15 0.010 0.18
Min 63.00 2.30

Tensile Data
Mechanical Property Requirements
Yield Hardness
Ultimate Strength Rockwell Hardness Brinell
Elong.
Tensile (0.2% C, min. 3000 kg, min.
OS)
Cold Worked/SR Over 1(25.4) to 3
Min 140 KSi 100 KSi 17.0 29 280
Max
690
Min 965 MPa
MPa
Max
Hot Worked/ Aged Hardened
Min 140 KSi 100 KSi 20.0 27 265
Max
690
Min 965 MPa
MPa
Max

Specifications
Form Standard
Metal Type UNS N05500
Bar ASTM B865 QQ-N-286

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Wire AMS4676
Sheet ASTM B865 QQ-N-286
Plate ASTM B865 QQ-N-286
Fitting
Forging QQ-N-286 Din 17754
Weld Wire FM 60 ERNiCu-7
Weld Electrode FM 190 ENiCu-7 Din 17753

Din 2.4375

Machining
Nickel & cobalt base corrosion, temperature and wear-resistant alloys, such as MONEL K500, are classified as
moderate to difficult when machining, however, it should be emphasized that these alloys can be machined using
conventional production methods at satisfactory rates. During machining these alloys work harden rapidly, generate
high heat during cutting, weld to the cutting tool surface and offer high resistance to metal removal because of their
high shear strengths. The following are key points which should be considered during machining operations:
CAPACITY - Machine should be rigid and overpowered as much as possible.
RIGIDITY - Work piece and tool should be held rigid. Minimize tool overhang.
TOOL SHARPNESS - Make sure tools are sharp at all times. Change to sharpened tools at regular intervals rather
than out of necessity. A 0.015 inch wear land is considered a dull tool.
TOOLS - Use positive rake angle tools for most machining operations. Negative rake angle tools can be considered
for intermittent cuts and heavy stock removal. Carbide-tipped tools are suggested for most applications. High speed
tools can be used, with lower production rates, and are often recommended for intermittent cuts.
POSITIVE CUTS - Use heavy, constant, feeds to maintain positive cutting action. If feed slows and the tool dwells in
the cut, work hardening occurs, tool life deteriorates and close tolerances are impossible.
LUBRICATION - lubricants are desirable, soluble oils are recommended especially when using carbide tooling.
Detailed machining parameters are presented Tables 16 and17. General plasma cutting recommendations are
presented in Table 18.

Table 16

RECOMMENDED TOOL TYPES AND MACHINING CONDITIONS

Operations Carbide Tools

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Table 16

RECOMMENDED TOOL TYPES AND MACHINING CONDITIONS

Turning or Facing C-2 and C-3 grade: Negative rake square insert, 45 degree SCEA1,
Roughing, with
1/32 in. nose radius. Tool holder: 5 degree neg. back rake, 5 degree neg. side rake.
severe
Speed: 30-50 sfm, 0.004-0.008 in. feed, 0.150 in depth of cut. Dry2, oil3, or water-base
interruption
coolant4.

Turning or Facing C-2 or C-3 grade: Negative rate square insert, 45 degree SCEA, 1/32
in nose radius. Tool holder: 5 degree neg. back rake, 5 degree neg. side rake. Speed: 90
Normal roughing
sfm depending on rigidity of set up, 0.010 in. feed, 0.150 in. depth of cut. Dry, oil, or
water-base coolant.

Turning or Facing C-2 or C-3 grade: Positive rake square insert, if possible, 45 degree
SCEA, 1/32 in. nose radius. Tool holder: 5 degree pos. back rake, 5 degree pos. side
Finishing
rake. Speed: 95-110 sfm, 0.005-0.007 in. feed, 0.040 in. depth of cut. Dry or water-
base coolant.

C-2 or C-3 grade: If insert type boring bar, use standard positive rake tools with largest
possible SCEA and 1/16 in. nose radius. If brazed tool bar, grind 0 degree back rake, 10
Rough Boring degree pos. side rake, 1/32 in. nose radius and largest possible SCEA. Speed: 70 sfm
depending on the rigidity of setup, 0.005-0.008 in. feed, 1/8 in. depth of cut. Dry, oil or
water-base coolant.

C-2 or C-3 grade: Use standard positive rake tools on insert type bars. Grind brazed
Finish Boring tools as for finish turning and facing except back rake may be best at 0 degrees. Speed:
95-110 sfm, 0.002-0.004 in feed. Water-base coolant.

Notes:

1 SCEA - Side cutting edge angle or lead angle of the tool.

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Table 16

RECOMMENDED TOOL TYPES AND MACHINING CONDITIONS

2 At any point where dry cutting is recommended, an air jet directed on the tool may provide
substantial tool life increases. A water-base coolant mist may also be effective.
3 Oil coolant should be premium quality, sulfochlorinated oil with extreme pressure additives. A
viscosity at 100 degrees F from 50 to 125 SSU.
4 Water-base coolant should be premium quality, sulfochlorinated water soluble oil or chemical
emulsion with extreme pressure additives. Dilute with water to make 15:1 mix. Water-base
coolant may cause chipping and rapid failure of carbide tools in interrupted cuts.

Table 17

RECOMMENDED TOOL TYPES AND MACHINING CONDITIONS

Operations Carbide Tools

Carbide not generally successful, C- grade may work. Use positive axial and radial rake,
Facing Milling 45 degree corner angle, 10 degree relief angle. Speed: 50-60 sfm. Feed: 0.005-0.008 in.
Oil or waterbase coolants will reduce thermal shock damage of carbide cutter teeth.

Not recommended , but C-2 grades may be successful on good setups. Use positive
End Milling rake. Speed: 50-60 sfm. Feed: Same as high speed steel. Oil or water-base coolants will
reduce thermal shock damage.

C-2 grade not recommended, but tipped drills may be successful on rigid setup if no
great depth. The web must thinned to reduce thrust. Use 135 degree included angle on
Drilling
point. Gun drill can be used. Speed: 50 sfm. Oil or water-base coolant. Coolant-feed
carbide tipped drills may be economical in some setups.

Reaming C-2 or C-3 grade: Tipped reamers recommended, solid carbide reamers require vary
good setup. Tool geometry same as high speed steel. Speed: 50 sfm. Feed: Same as high

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Table 17

RECOMMENDED TOOL TYPES AND MACHINING CONDITIONS

speed steel.

Tapping Not recommended, machine threads, or roll-form them.

Electrical
The alloys can be easily cut using any conventional electrical discharge machining
Discharge
system (EDM) or wire (EDM).
Machining

Notes:

5 M-40 series High Speed Steels include M-41 , M-42, M-43, M-44, M-45 and M-46 at the time of
writing. Others may be added and should be equally suitable.

6 Oil coolant should be a premium quality, sulfochlorinated oil with extreme pressure additives.
A viscosity at 100 degree F from 50 to 125 SSU.
7 Water-base coolant should be premium quality, sulfochlorinated water soluble oil or chemical
emulsion with extreme pressure additives. Dilute with water to make 15:1 mix.

Table 18

Plasma Arc Cutting

Our alloys can be cut using any conventional plasma arc cutting system. The best arc quality is achieved
using a mixture of argon and hydrogen gases. Nitrogen gas can be substituted for hydrogen gases, but
the cut quality will deteriorate slightly. Shop air or any oxygen bearing gases should be avoided when
plasma cutting these alloys.

MONEL is a registered trademark of the INCO family of companies.

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