Monel Products

Monel Products are manufactured using nickel-copper alloys of high performance that are characterized by very high corrosion resistance, high strength and long life in harsh environments. These properties make Monel products in India popular in marine, oil and gas as well as chemical industries. 

Monel alloys do remarkably well in sea water, hydro fluoric acid, sulfuric acid, alkalis and other corrosive substances and can therefore be used in some important industrial functions where stainless steel is prone to failure.

The Monel metal alloy composition mainly contains nickel (52 -70%) and copper (20 -35%), as well as their controlled impurities of iron, manganese, carbon and silicon. This mixed-alloy composition provides good mechanical strength, thermal and stress corrosion cracking resistance. The monel alloys maintain their properties within a broad range of temperatures and they are not magnetic to most of the service conditions.

Due to these properties, Monel materials find widespread application in marine apparatus, chemical processing devices, oil and gas apparatus, heat exchangers, valves, pumps, shafts, fasteners, including aerospace parts or elements where service duration and dependability is essential.

Monel 400 / K500 Products Manufacturer & Supplier in India

Solitaire Overseas is an established manufacturer and supplier of Monel products in India and provides high quality Monel 400 and Monel K500 products to be used in the challenging industrial processes. We have excellent sourcing and technical capabilities which enable us to produce Monel materials of high quality which are of international standards.

We manufacture and supply the entire line of products in India of Monel such as pipes, tubes, heat exchanger and condenser tubes, fittings, flanges, sheets, plates, bars and rods. Its products are all ASTM, ASME, DIN, EN, and UNS-compliant, which is consistent, performs and is accepted worldwide.

Monel 400 is popular due to its great corrosion resistance, ductility and toughness whereas Monel K500 which is reinforced with aluminum and titanium through the age process has much higher tensile and yield strength. That is why the Monel K500 is suitable in the case of high-stress and high-load without loss of corrosion resistance.

All Monel products in Solitaire Overseas are highly controlled with regard to quality such as chemical analysis, mechanical testing, PMI and third party inspection upon request. We also offer full documentation like EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 MTCs making project approvals to run smoothly.

We are a good supplier of Monel products in India and provide competitive price of Monel materials, transparent price, efficient logistics and time delivery of its products to customers in the marine, chemical processing, oil and gas, power generation, and aerospace industries across the globe.

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Monel Products Equivalent Grade

Monel 400 and Monel K500 are internationally recognized nickel-copper alloys with equivalent standards across global specifications.

Alloy UNS / Standard Key Features
Monel 400 ASTM B127, UNS N04400, NiCu 30/70 Excellent corrosion resistance, non-magnetic, high toughness
Monel K500 ASTM B164, UNS N05500 Age-hardened for higher strength with retained corrosion resistance

Monel Metal Chemical Composition

Monel alloys are defined by their precise Monel metal composition, which ensures excellent corrosion resistance and mechanical performance. Monel K500 contains aluminum and titanium to enable precipitation hardening and higher strength.

Alloy Ni Cu Fe Mn C Si Al Ti
Monel 400 63–70% 28–34% ≤2.0% 1.0% ≤0.3% ≤0.5%
Monel K500 63–70% 28–34% ≤2.0% 0.5–1.5% ≤0.3% ≤0.5% 0.2–0.7% 0.3–0.6%

Monel Material Mechanical & Physical Properties

Monel K500 offers significantly higher strength due to precipitation hardening, while Monel 400 provides superior ductility and corrosion resistance.

Property Monel 400 Monel K500
Density 8.83 g/cm³ 8.83 g/cm³
Melting Point 1300–1350°C 1300–1350°C
Tensile Strength 550–700 MPa 850–1000 MPa
Yield Strength 240–380 MPa 580–720 MPa
Elongation 30–45% 20–35%
Hardness 120–200 HB 200–300 HB
Thermal Conductivity 21 W/m·K 21 W/m·K

Applications of Monel Products

Monel alloys are widely used in industries requiring corrosion resistance and mechanical strength:

Industrial Applications
  • Marine engineering & seawater systems
  • Chemical processing equipment
  • Oil & gas valves, pumps & shafts
  • Heat exchangers & condensers
  • Aerospace components
  • Fasteners, fittings & pressure vessels

Monel Metal Price per kg

The Monel metal price per kg depends on alloy grade, origin, raw material cost, and global nickel pricing. Below is an indicative Monel material price comparison:

Origin Price (INR/kg) Price (USD/kg) Price (EUR/kg)
India ₹2000 $30 €24
Japan ₹2800 $40 €35
Europe ₹3100 $45 €39
USA ₹3400 $50 €43

Note: For the latest and most accurate Monel metal price per kg in India, please request a customized quotation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monel Products

Monel is primarily used in marine engineering (propeller shafts, seawater valves), chemical processing (handling of acids), and the oil & gas industry due to its superior resistance to corrosion and high-pressure environments

Monel 400 offers superior corrosion resistance and ductility, while Monel K500 provides higher mechanical strength due to age hardening.

Monel 400 is slightly magnetic at room temperature, while Monel K500 is non-magnetic down to very low temperatures, making K500 ideal for electronic applications.