Monel 400 wire is a product made from a nickel-copper alloy, known for its excellent corrosion resistance and high strength. It is commonly used in the manufacturing of marine engineering equipment, chemical processing equipment, aerospace components, and other applications requiring corrosion resistance and high strength. Monel 400 wire is available in various diameters and gauges to meet the needs of different customers, widely used in multiple industries.
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Chemical Properties of Monel 400
| Ni | Cu | Al | Ti | C | Mn | Fe | S | Si |
| 63.0-70.0 | 27-33 | 2.30-3.15 | 0.35-0.85 | 0.25 max | 1.5 max | 2.0 max | 0.01 max | 0.50 max |
| Product Form | Condition | Tensile (ksi) | .2% Yield (ksi) | Elongation % | Hardness |
| Rod & Bar | Hot-Finished/Aged | 140-190 | 100-150 | 30-20 | 27-38 HRC |
| Rod & Bar | Hot Finished/Annealed | 90-110 | 40-60 | 45-25 | 75-90 HRB |
| Rod & Bar | Hot Finished/Annealed/Aged | 130-165 | 85-120 | 35-20 | 24-35 HRC |
| Rod & Bar | Cold-Drawn/Aged | 135-185 | 95-160 | 30-15 | 25-41 HRC |
| Rod & Bar | Cold-Drawn/Annealed/Aged | 130-190 | 85-120 | 30-20 | 24-35 HRC |
| Plate | ot-Finished/Aged | 140-180 | 100-135 | 30-20 | 27-37 HRC |
| Sheet | Cold-Rolled/Annealed | 90-105 | 40-65 | 45-25 | 85 HRB Max
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1. Marine Engineering: Monel 400 wire is commonly used in the manufacturing of marine engineering equipment such as seawater desalination units, seawater pumps, and offshore oil pipelines, highly favored for its resistance to seawater corrosion.
2. Chemical Industry: Due to its corrosion resistance to various chemicals, Monel 400 wire is widely employed in the chemical industry for manufacturing chemical reactors, piping for acidic environments, and chemical equipment.
3. Aerospace Industry: Monel 400 wire is also utilized in the aerospace sector for fabricating components of aircraft and spacecraft, including engine parts, structural brackets, and hydraulic systems.
4. Marine Vessels: In the marine vessel sector, Monel 400 wire finds extensive use in the manufacturing of ship equipment and components such as hull structures, marine valves, and pipe fittings, to withstand corrosion from seawater and the marine environment.
5. Chemical Processing: Monel 400 wire is also commonly used in chemical processing and fine chemical industries for manufacturing corrosion-resistant equipment and piping systems, including chlorine processing units and petroleum processing equipment.
