Monel K-500 is a solid solution of nickel and copper with additions of aluminum and titanium. Alloy K500 can be strengthened by heat treatment. Precipitation or what's known as aging, provides the increased strength. Also, cold work can further enhance strength and hardness.

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Q: What does the L mean in stainless steel?

What does the "L" mean in stainless steel like 316 L or 304 L? The "L" in this case means Low Carbon (content).

Q: What is the composition of Monel 400?

Chemical Composition UNS N04400 Nickel (plus Cobalt) ……………………………………………. 63 % Minimum Copper ……………………………………………………………… 28. 0 – 34.0 % Carbon ……………………………………………………………… 0.3 % Maximum Manganese ……………………………………………………….. 2.0 % Maximum Iron …………………………………………………………………… 2.5% Maximum Sulfur ………………………………………………………………… 0.024% Maximum Silicon ……………………………………………………………….. 0.5% Maximum Density ……. .318 pounds per cubic inch

Q: Is Alloy 400 the same as Monel?

Alloy 400 is Monel 400 but without the tradename. Monel is a tradename of Special Metals Corporation. They are the same material. Click here for a video about Monel 400.

Q: Who Makes Aermet 100?

Aermet 100 is made (produced) by Carpenter Technology Corporation and is a trademark name they hold as well. For more information on Aermet check out a video specifically on Aermet 100 here.

Q: What is the difference between Alloy 625 and Inconel 625?

Inconel 625 is a trademark name held by Special Metals Corporation whereas Alloy 625 is a generic name for anyone who produces that same material besides Special Metals. Check out a video here specifically on Inconel 625.

Q: Is Hastelloy C22 Magnetic?

Hastelloy C22 is non-magnetic in the annealed form.

Q: Is Hastelloy X Magnetic?

No, Hastelloy X or Alloy X is Non-Magnetic.

Q: What is Inconel 600 or Alloy 600?

Inconel 600 is an alloy. It's a solid solution of its elements and cannot be strengthened by heat treatment. UNS chemical composition designation is N06600. This Cold working will result in increased strength. Heat treatment can remove any undesirable effects of cold work. Typical Room temperature mechanical properties in the annealed condition are yield strength 30 to 50,000 psi, tensile strength 80 to 100,000 psi, elongation 35 to 55%. Density is .306 pounds per cubic inch.

Q: What are the Types of Aluminum Tempers

The Aluminum Tempers are as follows: (and there are more as well) T1: Indicates the alloy was cooled from an elevated temperature shaping process like hot rolling, then naturally aged resulting in a stable condition and not subsequently cold worked to increase strength T2: Like T1 but cold worked and naturally aged. T3: Solution heat treated, cold worked and naturally aged….Our 2011-T3 example is typically cold drawn and naturally aged in bar products. T4: Solution heat treated and naturally aged…2017-T4 would not require any cold work between solution treatment and ageing to achieve properties T5: Cooled from an elevated temperature shaping process and then artificially aged. 6063 – T5 extrusions would be aged after cooling from the extrusion temperature. T6: Solution treated and artificially aged…Our example of 7075-T6 T7: Solution heat treated and stabilized… 7075-T7351 from our examples. T8 : Solution heat treated, cold worked, and then artificially aged. 2011-T8 would be an example here T9 : Ssolution heat treated, artificially aged and then cold worked T10: Cooled from elevated temperature shaping ,cold worked and then artificially aged.