Monel 404

Monel 404 Properties and Appearance

Monel 404 is a nickel-copper alloy known for high strength and excellent corrosion resistance to sea water, common acids and alkalis. This alloy has low permeability and good brazing characteristics. Monel 404 is also known as UNS N04404 and ASTM F96.

The high copper composituion makes it suitable for electronic applications. It has a low Curie temperature, low permeability, and good brazing characteristics.

The following datasheet gives an overview of Monel 404.

Chemical Composition

Element Content(%)
Nickel (Ni) 50 – 57%
Copper (Cu) ≤45.5%
Iron (Fe) ≤0.05%
Carbon (C) ≤0.015%
Manganese (Mn) ≤0.01%
Silicon (Si) ≤0.01%
Aluminum (Al) ≤0.005%
Sulfur (S) ≤0.024%

Physical Properties

Properties Metric Imperial
Density 8.91 g/cm³ 0.322 lb./in³

Mechanical Properties

Properties Metric Imperial
Tensile Strength (annealed) 483 MPa 70 ksi
Yield Strength (annealed) 172 MPa 25 ksi
Elastic Modulus 169 GPa 24500 ksi
Poisson’s Ratio 0.295 0.295
Elongation at Break
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Brinell

Thermal Properties

Properties Metric Imperial
Thermal Expansion co-efficient (@ 100 – 538°C/212 – 1000.0°F) µm/m°-C µin/in°F
Thermal Conductivity (@ 21°C/70.0°F) W/mK BTU in/hr.ft².°F

Monel Applications

Monel 404 is used in the following applications:

  • Chemical processing
  • Hydrocarbon processing
  • Fasteners
  • Heat exchangers
  • Electronic devices
  • Electrical devices
  • Marine fixtures
  • Valves and pumps
  • Shafts and fittings

Fabrication and Heat Treatment

  • Machinability – Appropriate for conventional machining techniques used on other iron alloys.
  • Welding – Alloy 404 is appropriate for common welding techniques.
  • Hot Working – 404 cannot be hot worked.
  • Cold Working is done with standard tooling and soft die materials.
  • Annealing – Anneal at 760°C (1400°F) for one hour.

Monel 404 Formats Supplied

Vulcan Metal Group supplies Monel 404 in sheet, strip, plate, pipe, tube and wire. Custom machined and finished parts supplied to print.Please contact us for more information on how Vulcan Metal Group can help you.

Address

Vulcan Metal Group LLC

23888 Madison Street
Torrance, CA 90505

United States

 

Phone / Fax

Phone: +1 310.882.6841
Fax: +1 310.893.0579

Cage Code

8FCY8

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