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Applications and Advantages of Monel 400 Plate

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What is Monel 400?

Monel 400 is a nickel-copper alloy (about 67% Ni – 23% Cu) that is resistant to sea water and steam at high temperatures as well as to salt and caustic solutions. Alloy 400 is a solid solution alloy that can only be hardened by cold working. This nickel alloy exhibits characteristics like good corrosion resistance, good weldability and high strength. A low corrosion rate in rapidly flowing brackish or seawater combined with excellent resistance to stress-corrosion cracking in most freshwaters, and its resistance to a variety of corrosive conditions led to its wide use in marine applications and other non-oxidizing chloride solutions.


Monel 400 is characterized by good general corrosion resistance, good weldability and moderate to high strength. The alloy has been used in a variety of applications. It has excellent resistance to rapidly flowing brackish water or seawater. It is particularly resistant to hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acids when they are de-aerated. The alloy is slightly magnetic at room temperature. Monel 400 has great mechanical properties at subzero temperatures, can be used in temperatures up to 1000° F, and its melting point is 2370-2460° F. However, alloy 400 is low in strength in the annealed condition so, a variety of tempers may be used to increase the strength.


Monel 400 is resistant to both steam and seawater as well as highly caustic solutions. This nickel alloy is particularly resistant to hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acids when they are de-aerated. As would be expected from its high copper content, alloy 400 is rapidly attacked by nitric acid and ammonia systems. It exhibits excellent weldability and can withstand very large amounts of pressure and weight. Monel 400 works in a range of acidic and alkaline environments and features excellent ductility and thermal conductivity. Its properties make it perfect for heavy-duty applications and those that require a high melting point and toughness under the harshest conditions.


The Properties of Monel 400 Plate

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Monel 400 Plate is a copper nickel alloy made metallic plate. The material has good ductility and corrosion resistant to a variety of corrosive media. The material also has high operating temperatures ranging from cryogenic temperatures up to 1000F. The Monel 400 Plate has good pitting corrosion resistance as well. The mechanical properties vary from the cold rolled or hot rolled procedures. The plates come under the ASTM B127 specifications can range in dimensions. The length of the Nickel Alloy 400 Sheet ranges from 200mm to 6000mm and the width ranges from 1000mm to 2000mm and the thickness varies from 0.3mm to 20mm. The material is also hard with NACE MR 175 hardness score. The Monel 400 Sheet can come in different finishes such as the hot rolled or cold rolled finishes. The material supports, cutting, forming, grinding and polishing operations. The chemical composition of the material includes 63% nickel, iron, 28% copper, carbon, manganese, silicon and sulfur.


Monel 400 Plate Specification

Specifications

ASTM B127 / ASME SB127, AMS 4544

Dimensions

ASTM, ASME, and API

Thickness

Ranging from 0.3mm to 20mm

Length

2000 mm / 2440 mm / 2500 mm / 3000 mm / 6000 mm

Hardness

As per ASME A & NACE MR 175

Width

1000mm / 1219mm /1250mm / 1500mm / 2000mm

Finish

Hot rolled plate (HR), Cold rolled sheet (CR)

Form

Coils, Foils, Rolls, Plain Sheet, Strip, Flats, Blank (Circle), Ring (Flange) etc.


Advantages of Monel 400 plate

High strength corrosion resistance

Due to its exceptional strength and corrosion-resistant properties, the Monel 400 plate, functions at a wide range of temperatures and is suitable for a wide range of applications. Aviation and marine applications use monel grades because it is resistant to both steam and marine atmospheres, it is commonly used for the plate.


Increase in Toughness

Because of its improved hardness, Monel 400 plate may be utilized for oil exploration, which is considered beneficial. It is also very resistant to hydrofluoric acid corrosion, allowing it to be employed in the manufacture of valves, stalks, and internal fittings where other materials would corrode. It has the same corrosion resistance as Monel Alloy 400, although it may be more prone to stress-corrosion cracking in age-hard circumstances which leads to combining the Monel Alloys to raise greater strength.


Durability

The Monel 400 Sheets and Plates springs are stronger in strength compared to pure nickel and can also survive in many forms of corrosion which makes them adaptable and affordable. Some monel grades are used in different sectors from aerospace to marine fields. They are also crucial in the oil and gas business, from extraction through storage, production, and refining.


Monel 400 Plate Applications

The excellent corrosion resistance and strength of Monel 400 plate enable it to be used in a broad range of products. There is a wide range of applications for Monel, from marine applications to aerospace industries. Steam and seawater atmospheres are both resistant to it, making it an ideal material for pipes. Its durability and anticorrosive qualities make it the perfect material for piping in the petroleum industry because of its durability and anticorrosive characteristics. Other potential uses include cladding, pumps, shafts in the chemical industry, and heat exchangers. Sea water scrubbers in gas systems, and more. It may be employed in a variety of atmospheres thanks to its good mechanical qualities from below zero to around 1000°F.


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