Uses of Monel Metal
Monel metal is an alloy made of copper, nickel, iron and other trace elements. It was discovered by Robert Crooks Stanley and named in honor of Ambrose Monell. This metal alloy is used in a range of industries, where it is prized for its strength and resistance to heat and corrosion.
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Chemical Industry
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Monel metal's resistance to corrosion is a property that is highly valued in the chemical industry. This metal alloy offers effective resistance toward corrosion by oxygen and acids, and it also allows those working in the chemical industry to handle fluorides inside Monel metal apparatuses. These kinds of properties also made this metal useful in uranium enrichment.
Marine Uses
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The marine industry has many uses for corrosion-resistant monel metal. Marine engineering has benefited from the use of Monel metal, largely because of its corrosion-resistant characteristics. The alloy has been used for propeller shafts, pump shafts, piping systems, seawater valves, trolling wire and strainer baskets. Sometimes, non-magnetic Monel metal is used for anchor cable.
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Oil Drilling
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The oil industry uses Monel metal in oil refining and drilling. Offshore oil rigs use Monel K500, which is a hardened type of the Monel 400 alloy. Monel K500 is more resistant to corrosion, which is helpful against the harmful effects of salt water. Offshore oil rigs have been known to use Monel K500 for their pump shafts.
Eyeglasses
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Some eyeglass companies use monel metal in their frames. Some eyeglass manufacturers use Monel metal as part of their frames because of the significant strength of the alloy. Malleable Monel metal provides an effective combination of sturdiness and flexibility for the wearer. Manufacturers like Scojo and Bolle use this metal alloy in their glasses.
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