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Monel Pipes

Monel Pipes

Monel pipes are a superalloy composed of nickel and copper and are a popular choice for chemical plants, oil refineries, petrochemical facilities and wastewater treatment plants because of their durability.

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They are also used in aircraft construction and rocket frames, as they retain strength at high temperatures. In small amounts, Monel also consists of manganese, carbon, iron, and silicon. These pipes were invented by the American engineer Robert Crooks Stanley in 1901, who patented it and named it after their company president, Ambrose Monel. Its corrosion resistance properties make monel ideal for chemical installations that withstand hostile humidity, temperature and abrasive conditions and resist corrosion from rapidly running seawater. Monel pipes are also affordable compared to stainless steel pipes – monel pipe price is relatively economical for its abilities, but compared to copper and nickel, it is expensive.

Monel pipes also offer good resistance against hydrofluoric acid up to the boiling point in all concentrations. These pipes also resist sulphuric and hydrochloric acids in reducing conditions. Pipes made using Monel find applications in other applications such as pump shafts, piping systems, seawater valves, trolling wires and strainer baskets. Monel also serves applications in many chemical industries as it offers resistance to corrosion from acids and oxygen. Types of Monel include Monel 400, Monel 401, Monel 404, Monel 405, Monel K-500 and Monel R-500.

Monel pipes offer many advantages in terms of properties and applications compared to traditional piping materials. In addition to these uses, monel pipes also have excellent mechanical fatigue strength and electrical conductivity. This allows monel to be used as an alternative material choice in multiple cracking loads components like bolts, tools, springs, and fasteners.

400 Monel Pipes

Monel 400 Pipe is made up of a nickel alloy that has roughly 67% nickel in the composition.

400 Monel Pipes are alloys of copper, iron, and nickel. Despite their relatively simple chemical formula, these pipes offer unparalleled strength thanks to a combination of nickel-copper and copper-nickel alloys. The result is a heat-resistive alloy that also works well against corrosion in seawater, acids, and bases – you name it! Monel Pipe has the bonus of being machinable and weldable.

Monel 400 pipes are commonly used in various industries due to their highly durable properties. Their remarkable resistance to pressure and temperature gradients make them especially suitable for use as heat exchangers, pumps, and manifolds, as well as other components that are vulnerable to corrosion. Further, 400 Monel pipes are ideal for carrying both hot and cold fluids due to their excellent mechanical strength, which can prevent thermal expansion or contraction from occurring, and also contains a range of other beneficial properties such as exceptional electrical conductivity, practicality with welding and soldering applications as well as being non-magnetic. Consequently, this ensures its suitability in many environments, including marine conditions.

Standard

Monel 400, Monel K500 Pipe tube size

Chemical Analysis (%)

Ni (plus Co)63.0 min.-70.0 max.
Cu28.0 min.-34.0 max.
C0.3
Mn2
Fe2.5
S0.024
Si0.5

Standards of Monel 400 Tube/Pipe

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BS3072NA13
BS3073NA13
ASTM B 127
ASME SB 127
SAE AMS 4544
DIN 17750
QQ-N-28
BS3075NA13
BS3076NA13
ASTM B 164
ASTM B 564
ASME SB 164
ASME SB 564
AECMA PrEN 2305 SAE AMS 4675
SAE AMS 4730
SAE AMS 4731
DIN 17752
DIN 17753
DIN 17754
VdTÜV 263
QQ-N-28
BS3074NA13
ASTM B 163
ASTM B 165
ASTM B 725
ASTM B 730
ASTM B 751
ASTM B 775
ASTM B 829
ASME SB 163
ASME SB 165
ASME SB 725
ASME SB 730
ASME SB 751
ASME SB 775
ASME SB 829
SAE AMS 4574
DIN 1775
VdTÜV 263

Applications of Monel 400 Tube/Pipe

– Industrial heat exchangers
– Marine engineering
– Boiler food water heater
– Chlorinated solvents
– Chemical and hydrocarbon processing equipment
– Marine engineering
– Crude petroleum stills
– De-aerating heaters
– Gasoline & freshwater tanks
– Chemical & hydrocarbon processing equipment

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