Nickel Alloys Monel K500 Tees are critical pipe fittings used to divide or combine fluid flow, connecting three pipe sections, typically at a 90° angle. Zeron Fasteners specializes in manufacturing and supplying these robust fittings from the highly versatile Monel K500 alloy (UNS N05500). The product is engineered to withstand the operational stresses associated with flow change, while offering superior strength and hardness over Monel 400. The material's adherence to NACE MR0175 standards for resistance to Sulfide Stress Corrosion Cracking (SSCC) is a key feature. The primary application of these Monel K500 Tees is in complex piping networks within deep-well petroleum and natural gas production, critical offshore platform piping, high-pressure chemical reactors, and marine environments where durability under severe chemical exposure is required.
| 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 |