Nickel Alloys Monel K500 Springs are high-performance elastic devices manufactured from the precipitation-hardenable nickel-copper alloy Monel K500 (UNS N05500). Zeron Fasteners specializes in producing these high-strength springs, which are designed to maintain consistent and reliable force under extreme mechanical stress and in highly aggressive corrosive media. A critical feature is the alloy's compliance with NACE MR0175 standards, ensuring resistance to Sulfide Stress Corrosion Cracking (SSCC) in sour gas service. The primary application of these Monel K500 Springs is in submerged sensing equipment, deep-well safety valves and seals, critical pump and compressor components, and instrumentation requiring non-magnetic properties and consistent performance under extreme stress and corrosive attack.
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| Nickel (Ni) | 63.0 min |
| Copper (Cu) | 27.0–33.0 |
| Aluminum (Al) | 2.30–3.15 |
| Iron (Fe) | 2.0 max |
| Manganese (Mn) | 1.5 max |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.35–0.85 |
| Carbon (C) | 0.25 max |
| Property | Value (Age-Hardened) |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength (min) | 1100 MPa (160 ksi) |
| Yield Strength (0.2% Offset min) | 760 MPa (110 ksi) |
| Elongation in 4D (min) | 20% |
| Hardness (Brinell typ.) | 265-320 HB |