Monel Mesh Oil Well Industry

Monel K-500 Mesh combines the excellent corrosion resistance of Monel 400 Mesh with the added advantage of greater strength and hardness. It is widely used in oil well industry tools and instruments.  

Monel K-500 Mesh Sheet has approximately three times the yield strength and double the tensile strength when compared with alloy 400. When in the age-hardened condition, Monel K500 Mesh has a greater tendency toward stress-corrosion cracking in some conditions than Monel 400 alloy Mesh. The strength of this nickel Copper alloy is maintained to 1200° F but stays ductile and tough down to temperatures of 400° F. Its melting range is 2400-2460° F. Nickel alloy K-500 Mesh has a greater tendency toward stress-corrosion cracking in some environments.

Monel K500 Mesh is resistant to a sour-gas environment. The combined Characteristics of very low corrosion rates in high-velocity sear water and high strength make alloy K-500 mesh particularly suitable for marine service. In stagnant or slow-moving sea water, fouling may occur followed by pitting but this pitting slows down after a fairly rapid initial attack.

Manufacture's Advices to Monel K-500 alloy Mesh:

This kind of nickel alloy is spark resistant and non-magnetic to -200° F. However, it is possible to develop a magnetic layer on the surface of the material during processing. Aluminum and copper may be selectively oxidized during heating, leaving a magnetic nickel rich film on the outside. Pickling or bright dipping in acid can remove this magnetic film and restore the non-magnetic properties.