| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| ASTM Standard | ASTM B164 |
| Material | Monel 400 (Nickel-Copper alloy) |
| Chemical Composition | - Nickel (Ni): 63% min - Copper (Cu): 28-34% - Iron (Fe): 2.5% max - Manganese (Mn): 2% max - Silicon (Si): 0.5% max |
| Applications | - Marine environments - Chemical processing - Offshore drilling - Corrosive environments |
| Mechanical Properties | - Tensile Strength: 70-90 ksi (480-620 MPa) - Yield Strength: 30-60 ksi (205-415 MPa) - Elongation: 35% min |
| Forms Available | - Bars - Plates - Sheets - Strips - Forgings - Wrought products |
| Surface Finish | Specified surface finishes depending on the product type |
| Other Relevant Standards | - ASTM B564: Monel 400 flanges - ASTM B127: Monel 400 tubes (seamless or welded) |
The ASTM standard for Monel 400 is ASTM B164. This standard specifies the requirements for Monel 400 in various forms, including bars, forgings, plates, sheets, strip, and wrought products.
Key Details of ASTM B164:
Material: Monel 400 is primarily a nickel-copper alloy containing 63% nickel, 28-34% copper, and trace amounts of other elements like iron, manganese, and silicon.
Applications: It is used in marine environments, chemical processing, offshore drilling, and other corrosive environments due to its excellent resistance to seawater, acids, and alkalis.
Chemical Composition: The standard provides specific requirements for the chemical composition of Monel 400. For example:
Nickel (Ni): 63% min
Copper (Cu): 28-34%
Iron (Fe): 2.5% max
Manganese (Mn): 2% max
Silicon (Si): 0.5% max
Mechanical Properties: ASTM B164 outlines the required mechanical properties for Monel 400, including tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation. Typical values are:
Tensile Strength: 70-90 ksi (480-620 MPa)
Yield Strength: 30-60 ksi (205-415 MPa)
Elongation: 35% min
Form: Monel 400 products conforming to ASTM B164 can be produced in various forms, including plates, sheets, bars, rods, tubes, and wrought fittings.
Finishing: The standard also includes requirements for the surface finish and dimensions of Monel 400 products.
Other Relevant Standards:
ASTM B564: This standard pertains to Monel 400 flanges, which are also used for high-temperature, high-pressure, and corrosive environments.
ASTM B127: Sometimes used for Monel 400 products in the form of seamless or welded tubes.
Monel 400's excellent properties, including high corrosion resistance, make it a suitable choice for harsh environments like marine and chemical processing industries.
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