Monel K500 Pipes | Monel K500 Seamless Pipes | Monel K500 Welded Pipes

High-Strength ASTM B163 Monel K500 Seamless & Monel K500 Welded Pipe Manufacturer & Supplier

Solitaire Overseas is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Monel K500 Pipes, a high-performance nickel-copper alloy that offers the same exceptional corrosion resistance as Monel 400 but with significantly higher strength and hardness. Our inventory includes best-selling Monel K500 Seamless Pipes, Monel K500 Welded Pipes, and ERW variants engineered to meet the demanding requirements of offshore, marine, oil & gas, and chemical processing industries.

We supply ASTM B165 and ASME SB165 compliant UNS N05500 Monel K500 Pipes, along with ASTM B163 Monel K500 Tubes, manufactured in accordance with ASTM, ASME, API, and NACE standards for sour service applications, with a size range extending from 15NB to 150NB, wall thicknesses from 0.6 mm to 20 mm, and outer diameters from 6.35 mm to 254 mm.

To meet diverse project specifications, our Monel K500 Pipe is available in single random, double random, and custom cut lengths with end configurations including plain, beveled, and threaded ends across seamless, ERW, welded, and fabricated types. As a precipitation-hardenable alloy, Monel K500 (UNS N05500) is uniquely non-magnetic and spark-resistant, making it ideal for submarine components, marine shafts, pump shafts, valve trim, cable wraps, and sensitive instrumentation.

While its corrosion resistance is comparable to Monel 400, the addition of aluminum and titanium enables age hardening, resulting in significantly higher mechanical strength; consequently, Monel K500 Seamless Pipes are widely used in high-stress applications such as heat exchangers, downhole tubing, and hydraulic systems.

In the oil & gas and marine engineering sectors, ASME SB165 UNS N05500 Monel K500 Pipe is preferred for elevated temperature and high-pressure service without compromising structural integrity, and our products are rigorously tested for chemical composition, grain structure, tensile strength, yield strength, hardness, hydrostatic pressure, and non-destructive examination to ensure compliance with NACE MR0175 standards.

The alloy composition typically includes 63% Nickel and 27–33% Copper, allowing Monel K500 pipes to achieve a minimum yield strength of 790 MPa and a tensile strength of 1100 MPa. With a melting point of approximately 1350°C, these pipes perform reliably under extreme thermal and corrosive environments, and we provide complete mill test certificates (MTC), third-party inspection reports, and export documentation upon request. Contact us today for the latest price list and technical support for Monel Pipes in India and global markets.

Types of Monel K500 Pipes

Monel K500 Seamless Pipes (ASTM B165 / ASME SB165)

Manufactured without a welded seam, offering superior dimensional accuracy, lower absolute roughness, and higher pressure ratings. Preferred for heat exchangers, high-pressure fluid systems, and subsea equipment.

Monel K500 Welded Pipes (ASME SB165 / ASTM B165)

Manufactured by longitudinally welded nickel-copper alloy strips, then annealed to relieve residual stresses. Cost-effective for moderate-pressure marine and chemical applications. All welds tested per radiographic and hydrostatic standards.

Monel K500 ERW Pipes

Produced using electric resistance welding, suitable for moderate pressure service. Uniform wall thickness, available in a wide range of schedules from SCH 10 to XXH.

Monel K500 Fabricated Pipes

Custom-fabricated for large-diameter or non-standard dimensions, engineered to project-specific requirements.

Nickel Alloy K500 Pipe Specification

PropertyDetails
SpecificationsASTM B163 / ASME SB163 (Seamless Tubes)
ASTM B165 / ASME SB165 (Seamless Pipes)
ASTM B725 / ASME SB725 (Welded Pipes)
DimensionsASTM, ASME, API, NACE MR0175
Size15"NB TO 150"NB IN
Specialized inLarge Diameter Size
Range6.35 mm OD upto 254 mm OD in 0.6 TO 20 mm thickness
TypeSeamless / ERW / Welded / Fabricated
FormRound, Hydraulic Etc
LengthSingle Random, Double Random & Cut Length
EndPlain End, Beveled End, Threaded

ASME SB165 Monel K500 Pipes Equivalent Grades

StandardUNSWerkstoff Nr.
Monel K500N055002.4375

K500 Monel Round Pipe Chemical Material Composition

GradeNiCAlMnSiFeCuSTiCr
Monel K50063.0 min0.25 max2.3 – 3.151.5 max0.5 max0.5 – 227.0 – 33.00.010 max0.35 – 0.85

Mechanical Properties of K500 Alloy Pipes

DensityMelting PointYield Strength (0.2% Offset)Tensile StrengthElongation
8.44 g/cm³1350 °C (2460 °F)Psi – 1,15,000 , MPa – 790Psi – 1,60,000 , MPa – 110020 %

UNS N05500 Tubing Schedule Chart

SizeScheduleSizeSchedule
1/8" IPS (.405" O.D.)SCH 40, 803 1/2" IPS (4.000" O.D.)SCH 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH
1/4" IPS (.540" O.D.)SCH 10, 40, 804" IPS (4.500" O.D.)SCH 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH
3/8" IPS (.675" O.D.)SCH 10, 40, 805" IPS (5.563" O.D.)SCH 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH
1/2" IPS (.840" O.D.)SCH 5, 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH6" IPS (6.625" O.D.)SCH 5, 10, 40, 80, 120, 160, XXH
3/4" IPS (1.050" O.D.)SCH 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH8" IPS (8.625" O.D.)SCH 5, 10, 40, 80, 120, 160, XXH
1" IPS (1.315′ O.D.)SCH 5, 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH10" IPS (10.750" O.D.)SCH 10, 20, 40, 80 (.500), TRUE 80 (.500)
1-1/4" IPS (1.660" O.D.)SCH 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH12" IPS (12.750" O.D.)SCH 10, 20, 40 (.375), TRUE40 (.406), SCH80 (.500)
1-1/2" IPS (1.900" O.D.)SCH 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH14" IPS (14.000" O.D.)SCH10 (.188), SCH40 (.375)
2" IPS (2.375" O.D.)SCH 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH16" IPS (16.000" O.D.)SCH10 (.188), SCH40 (.375)
2 1/2" IPS (2.875" O.D.)SCH 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH18" IPS (18.000" O.D.)SCH-40 (.375)
3" IPS (3.500" O.D.)SCH 5, 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH

Size Schedule Chart of K500 Monel Seamless Pipe

WT = wall thickness, OD = Outside Diameter, ID = Inside Diameter

ASTM B165 Monel K500 Pipe OD (mm)Pipe WT (mm)Size (in.)SchKg/m
13.721.651/410S0.50
13.722.241/440S0.64
13.723.021/480S0.81
17.151.653/810S0.64
17.152.313/840S0.86
17.153.203/880S1.12
21.342.111/210S1.02
21.342.771/240S1.29
21.343.731/280S1.65
26.672.113/410S1.30
26.672.873/440S1.71
26.673.913/480S2.23
33.402.77110S2.13
33.403.38140S2.54
33.404.55180S3.29
33.406.3511604.30
42.162.7710S2.73
42.163.5640S3.44
42.164.8580S4.53
42.166.351605.69
48.262.7710S3.16
48.263.6840S4.11
48.265.0880S5.49
60.332.77210S3.99
60.333.91240S5.52
60.335.54280S7.60
60.338.74216011.29
73.033.0510S5.35
73.035.1640S8.77
73.037.0180S11.59
88.903.05310S6.56
88.905.49340S11.47
88.907.62380S15.51
88.9011.13316021.67
101.603.0510S7.53
101.605.7440S13.78
101.608.0880S18.92
114.303.05410S8.50
114.306.02440S16.32
114.308.56480S22.67
114.3013.49416034.05
141.306.55540S22.10
141.309.53580S31.44
141.3015.88516049.87
168.283.4610S14.04
168.287.11640S28.69
168.2810.97680S43.21
168.2814.27612054.75
168.2818.26616068.59
219.088.18840S43.20
219.0812.7880S65.63
219.0818.23812091.30
219.0823.018160112.97

Sizes of ASME SB165 Monel Welded Tube

Wall ThicknessMonel Tube Sizes (O.D.)
.0101/16" , 1/8" , 3/16"
.0121/8"
.0161/8" , 3/16"
.0201/16" , 1/8" , 3/16" , 1/4" , 5/16" , 3/8"
.0281/8" , 3/16" , 1/4" , 5/16" , 3/8" , 1/2" , 3/4" , 1" , 1 1/2" , 2"
.0351/8" , 3/16" , 1/4" , 5/16" , 3/8" , 7/16" , 1/2" , 16" , 5/8" , 3/4" , 7/8" , 1" , 1 1/4" , 1 1/2" , 1 5/8" , 2" , 2 1/4"
.0493/16" , 1/4" , 5/16" , 3/8" , 1/2" , 16" , 5/8" , 3/4" , 7/8" , 1" , 1 1/8" , 1 1/4" , 1 1/2" , 1 5/8" , 2" , 2 1/4"
.0651/4" , 5/16" , 3/8" , 1/2" , 16" , 5/8" , 3/4" , 7/8" , 1" , 1 1/4" , 1 1/2" , 1 5/8" , 1 3/4" , 2" , 2 1/2" , 3"
.0831/4" , 3/8" , 1/2" , 5/8" , 3/4" , 7/8" , 1" , 1 1/4" , 1 1/2" , 1 5/8" , 1 7/8" , 2" , 2 1/2" , 3"
.0951/2" , 5/8" , 1" , 1 1/4" , 1 1/2" , 2"
.1091/2" , 3/4" , 1" , 1 1/4" , 1 1/2" , 2"
.1201/2" , 5/8" , 3/4" , 7/8" , 1" , 1 1/4" , 1 1/2" , 2" , 2 1/4" , 2 1/2" , 3"
.1253/4" , 1" , 1 1/4" , 1 1/2" , 2" , 3" , 3 1/4"
.1341"
.2503"
.3753 1/2"

Pressure of Alloy UNS N05500 Hollow Pipe

Pipe O.D. (in.)Wall Thickness of Pipe/Tube (inches) — Working Pressure (psig)
.028.035.049.065.083.095.109.120
1/8790010100------
1/43700480070009500----
5/16-370054007300----
3/8-310044006100----
1/2-230032004400----
3/4--2200300040004600--
1---22002900340039004300

Nickel, Copper / ASTM B-165 or Equivalent — Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (Psi) For Fractional Sizes

Pipe OD.010.012.016.020.028.035.049.065.083.095.109.120
1/166,4227,87210,76813,484--------
1/8----6,4229,32511,823-----
3/16----4,0815,9357,63011,005----
1/4-----4,3055,5188,05310,946---
3/8------3,5305,1077,029---
1/2------2,5953,7215,0786,699--
5/8------2,0512,9273,9705,2006,056-
3/4------1,6962,4123,2594,2494,9335,755
7/8------1,4462,0512,7643,5924,1614,842
1------5,0407,1409,59512,44514,39016,715

Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (Bar) For Metric Sizes

Pipe OD0.50.60.70.81.01.21.51.61.82.02.22.53.0
3464567672775965--------
4335411491567723873-------
6----310360464567723775---
8----227262335411528567---
10------206262320411442--
12------169215262335360411464
14-------182222282303345389
16-------158192244262298335
18-------140169215230262294
22-------113137173186211236
25-------99120152162184206

Applications by Industry for Monel K500 Pipes

Oil & Gas

Downhole production tubing, sour well service (H₂S), wellhead components, gathering systems

Marine & Offshore

Submarine pipeline sections, propeller shafts, pump shafts, seawater piping

Chemical Processing

Hydrofluoric acid service, alkali handling, heat exchanger tubing

Aerospace & Defense

Electronic component housings, cable sheathing, instrument tubing

Power Generation

Condenser tubing, feedwater heater piping

Desalination

Brine heater tubes, evaporator piping

Monel K500 Seamless Pipes are particularly valued in sour service environments where conventional carbon steel pipes may suffer stress corrosion cracking due to H₂S exposure and elevated temperatures.

Price of ASTM B163 Monel Welded Tubes

Solitaire Overseas offers competitive global pricing for Monel K500 Pipes (UNS N05500) in both seamless and welded forms. Prices vary depending on size, wall thickness, and quantity. Contact us for the latest updated rates, bulk discounts, and export quotations in INR, USD, and AED.

Product Description & Size SpecificationsPrice in India (INR)Price in UAE (Dirham - AED)
Monel Hollow Pipe Gr. K500
Size: 220mm OD x 105mm ID x 190mm Long
₹1,73,8418,980.27 AED
Monel Hollow Pipe Gr. K500
Size: 235mm OD x 120mm ID x 235mm Long
₹2,35,58412,169.86 AED
Monel Hollow Pipe Gr. K500
Size: 155mm OD x 105mm ID x 250mm Long
₹1,21,9886,301.69 AED

Weight of Monel K500 Schedule 40 Pipe

NPSOD (in)OD (mm)WT (in)WT (mm)Schedulekg/MtrLb/ft
1/2"0.840210.1092.76940 STD1.2680.851
0.1473.73480 STD1.6211.088
3/4"1.050270.1132.87040 STD1.6841.131
0.1543.91280 STD2.1951.474
1"1.315330.1333.37840 STD2.5011.679
0.1794.54780 STD3.3252.172
1 1/4"1.660420.1403.55640 STD3.3852.273
0.1914.85180 STD4.4642.997
1 1/2"1.900480.1453.68340 STD4.0482.718
0.2005.08080 STD5.4093.361
2"2.375600.1543.91240 STD5.4413.653
0.2185.53780 STD7.4805.022
2 1/2"2.875730.2035.51640 STD8.6295.793
0.2767.01080 STD11.4117.661
3"3.500890.2165.48640 STD11.2847.576
0.3007.62080 STD15.27210.253
4"4.5001140.2376.020-16.07310.790
0.3378.560-22.31814.983
6"6.6251680.1884.775-19.25212.924
0.2035.516-20.73913.923
0.2195.563-22.31814.983
0.2506.350-25.35417.021
0.2807.11240 STD58.26318.974
0.3127.925-31.33421.036
0.3759.525-37.28525.031
0.43210.97380 XHY42.56128.573
0.50012.700-48.71932.708
8"8.6252190.1884.775-25.23316.940
0.2035.156-27.19818.259
0.2195.563-29.28619.661
0.2506.3502033.30822.361
0.2777.0363036.78624.696
0.3228.1794042.35228.554
0.3759.525-49.21633.041
0.40610.3126053.08535.638
0.50012.70080 XHY64.62743.388
10"10.7502730.1884.775-31.58821.207
0.2195.563-36.68924.631
0.2506.3502041.75928.035
0.3077.7983051.00234.240
0.3448.738-56.94638.231
0.3659.27140 STD63.30140.483
0.43811.125-71.85248.238
0.50012.70060 XHY81.53054.735
0.59415.0888095.96964.429
12"12.7503240.1884.775-37.57025.222
0.2195.563-43.65729.309
0.2506.350-49.71333.375
0.2817.137-55.73937.420
0.3127.925-61.73541.445
0.3759.525-73.82449.562
0.40610.312-79.72753.525
0.50012.700-97.43865.415
0.56214.275-108.96673.154
14"14.0003560.1884.775-41.30827.732
0.2195.563-48.01232.233
0.2506.3502054.68536.713
0.2817.137-61.32741.172
0.3127.925-67.93945.611
0.3759.525STD81.28154.568
0.43811.1254094.49863.441
0.50012.700XHY107.38172.090
0.62515.875-132.98389.278
16"16.0004060.1884.775-47.29021.748
0.2195.563-54.98036.910
0.2506.3501062.63942.053
0.2817.137-70.26847.174
0.3127.9252077.86652.275
0.3448.738-85.67757.519
0.3759.52530 STD93.21362.578
0.43811.125-108.43372.797
0.50012.70040 XHY123.28982.770
18"18.0004570.2195.563-61.94841.588
0.2506.350-70.59347.393
0.2817.137-79.20853.176
0.3127.9252087.79258.939
0.3759.525STD105.14470.588
0.43811.12530122.36982.152
0.50012.700XHY139.19893.450
0.56214.27540155.904104.666
0.62515.875-172.754115.978
20"20.0005080.2506.350-78.54752.733
0.2827.163-88.45859.386
0.3127.925-97.71965.604
0.3759.52520 STD117.07578.598
0.43811.125-136.30591.508
0.50012.70030 XHY155.106104.130
0.59415.08840183.378123.110
0.62515.875-192.640129.328
0.68817.475-211.368141.901
24"24.0006100.2506.350-94.45663.413
0.2817.137-106.02971.183
0.3127.925-117.57318.932
0.3759.52520 STD140.93864.618
0.43811.125-164.176110.219
0.50012.700XHY186.923125.490
0.62515.875-232.410156.028
0.68817.47540255.148171.293
0.75019.050-277.401186.233
30"30.0007620.2506.350-118.31879.433
0.2817.137-132.85189.189
0.3127.92510147.35398.925
0.3759.525STD176.731118.648
0.43811.125-205.983138.286
0.50012.70020 XHY234.647157.530
0.62515.87530292.066196.078
0.68817.475-320.817215.380
0.75019.050-348.988234.293
36"36.0009140.2506.350-142.18095.453
0.2817.137-159.672107.196
0.3127.92510177.133118.918
0.3759.525STD215.525142.678
0.43811.125-247.790166.353
0.50012.70020 XHY282.372198.570
0.62515.875-351.723236.128
0.68817.475-386.487259.467
0.75019.050-420.576282.353
42"42.00010670.3127.925-206.914138.911
0.3759.525STD248.319166.708
0.50012.700XHY33.097221.610
0.75019.050-492.163330.413
48"48.00012190.3759.525STD284.112190.738
0.43811.125-331.404222.487
0.50012.700XHY377.822253.650
0.75019.050-563.750378.473
0.87522.225-655.969440.383

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Monel K500 made of?
Monel K500 is a nickel-copper alloy with added aluminum and titanium to enhance its mechanical strength and hardness through age-hardening (precipitation hardening).
Where are Monel K500 pipes and tubes used?
They are used in marine engineering, chemical processing, oil & gas (including sour service), aerospace & defense, power generation, and desalination plants.
How does the Monel K500 differ from Monel 400?
Monel K500 offers higher strength, wear resistance, and fatigue resistance due to age-hardening, while still retaining Monel 400's exceptional corrosion resistance. The addition of aluminum and titanium enables precipitation hardening.
Can Monel K500 be welded?
Yes, it supports standard welding methods such as TIG, MIG, and resistance welding with minimal risk of cracking or distortion. Post-weld heat treatment may be recommended for critical applications.
What makes Monel K500 corrosion-resistant?
Its high nickel (63% min) and copper (27–33%) composition forms a protective oxide layer, resisting attack from seawater, acids, alkalis, and harsh chemicals.