Monel 400 Pipes Specifications | ASTM B165 UNS N04400

Monel 400 Pipes, also known as Alloy 400 Pipes, are manufactured from nickel-copper alloy UNS N04400 and are known for excellent resistance to seawater, marine environments and various corrosive chemical media. The alloy provides a combination of good mechanical strength, toughness and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for demanding industrial piping applications.

Monel 400 Pipes are manufactured from a nickel-copper alloy containing a high proportion of nickel along with copper and controlled amounts of other elements. The material maintains good corrosion resistance across a wide range of service conditions and is particularly suitable for applications involving seawater, hydrofluoric acid and selected alkaline environments.

Monel 400 Pipes are available in different sizes, wall thicknesses, schedules and lengths according to applicable ASTM, ASME, and project requirements. They are used in marine equipment, chemical processing plants, oil and gas systems, petrochemical equipment, heat exchangers, seawater handling systems and other corrosion-resistant piping applications.

Kamal Steels is a Monel 400 Pipes Supplier & Exporter in India, supplying Monel 400 Pipes in standard and customized sizes, schedules, wall thicknesses and lengths. Products can be supplied with applicable testing, inspection, material certificates and documentation according to customer and project specifications.

Monel 400 Pipes

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Monel 400 Pipe Specifications

Kamal Steels supplies and exports Monel 400 Pipes manufactured in accordance with internationally recognized ASTM, ASME, and DIN standards. Produced from high-quality Monel Alloy 400, our pipes combine outstanding corrosion resistance with excellent mechanical strength, making them suitable for marine, offshore, chemical processing, oil & gas, and power generation industries. We offer Monel 400 Pipes in seamless and welded forms with multiple sizes, schedules, wall thicknesses and custom lengths to meet diverse industrial requirements.

Product Monel 400 Pipes
Material Grade Monel Alloy 400 (UNS N04400 / WNR 2.4360)
Material Grade Monel 400 / Alloy 400 (UNS N04400 / WNR 2.4360)
Seamless Pipe & Tube ASTM B165 / ASME SB165
Welded Pipe ASTM B725 / ASME SB725
Pipe Type Seamless & Welded, as applicable to specification
Outside Diameter ½" NB to 24" NB
Wall Thickness SCH 5S to SCH XXS
Length Single Random, Double Random, 6 Meter & Custom Cut Lengths
End Type Plain End, Bevelled End, Threaded End
Surface Finish Annealed, Pickled, Bright Annealed, Polished
Certification EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate (MTC)

Monel 400, Alloy 400 and UNS N04400

Monel 400, Alloy 400 and UNS N04400 refer to the same nickel-copper alloy grade, with the applicable product specification defining the requirements for the pipe or tube. Monel 400 is commonly identified as Alloy 400 in material and procurement documentation.

Designation Monel 400
Common Name Monel 400
Alloy Designation Alloy 400
UNS N04400
Werkstoff Number 2.4360
Material Type Nickel-Copper Alloy

Monel 400 Pipe Size Chart

Monel 400 Pipes are available in a wide range of outside diameters and wall thicknesses to meet different industrial piping requirements. The required pipe size depends on factors such as operating pressure, temperature, flow rate, fluid characteristics and applicable project specifications.

Nominal Pipe Size (NPS) Outside Diameter (mm) Typical Schedule / Wall Options
1/2" 21.3 Sch 5, 10, 40, 80
1" 33.4 Sch 5, 10, 40, 80
2" 60.3 Sch 5, 10, 40, 80
3" 88.9 Sch 10, 40, 80
4" 114.3 Sch 10, 40, 80
6" 168.3 Sch 10, 40, 40S, 80
8" 219.1 Sch 10, 40, 40S, 80
10" 273.1 Sch 10, 40, 40S, 80
12" 323.9 Sch 10, 40, 40S, 80

Pipe schedules and wall thicknesses depend on the product form, dimensional standard and applicable specification. Confirm the required schedule and dimensions against the relevant standard before ordering.

Monel 400 Pipe Weight Chart

The weight of a Monel 400 Pipe depends mainly on its outside diameter, wall thickness, length and material density. Heavier schedules have greater wall thickness and therefore higher weight per unit length. Actual pipe weights may vary according to manufacturing tolerances and dimensional requirements.

Pipe Size Outside Diameter (mm) Schedule Wall Thickness (mm) Approx. Weight (kg/m)
1" 33.4 Sch 40 3.38 2.91
2" 60.3 Sch 40 3.91 6.78
3" 88.9 Sch 40 5.49 13.10
4" 114.3 Sch 40 6.02 17.65
6" 168.3 Sch 40 7.11 28.70
8" 219.1 Sch 40 8.18 42.20

The values shown are approximate and should be used for general reference. Final weight should be calculated from the actual outside diameter, wall thickness, length and material density specified for the product.

Monel 400 Density

Monel 400 density is approximately 8.8 g/cm³ (8,800 kg/m³). The actual weight of a pipe depends on its dimensions, wall thickness, length and material density.

ASTM B165 UNS N04400 Monel 400 Pipe

ASTM B165 UNS N04400 Monel 400 Pipes are nickel-copper alloy seamless pipe and tube products covered by ASTM B165. The specification covers UNS N04400 and includes requirements for chemical composition, mechanical properties and specified testing for the applicable product condition.

Specification Monel 400 Pipe
Material Nickel-Copper Alloy
UNS N04400
ASTM Specification ASTM B165
Product Form Seamless Pipe and Tube
Standard ASTM / ASME applicable requirements

Monel 400 Pipe Chemical Composition

Monel 400 is a nickel-copper alloy with nickel as the principal element and copper as the major alloying addition. Its chemical composition provides excellent resistance to seawater, marine conditions and various reducing chemical environments.

Element Composition (%)
Nickel + Cobalt 63.0 min.
Copper 28.0 - 34.0
Iron 2.5 max.
Manganese 2.00 max.
Carbon 0.30 max.
Silicon 0.50 max.
Sulfur 0.024 max.

The chemical composition should be verified against the applicable material specification and the material test certificate supplied with the Monel 400 Pipe.

Monel 400 Pipe Mechanical Properties

Monel 400 Pipes provide good tensile strength, yield strength, ductility, and toughness. The alloy's mechanical properties, combined with its corrosion resistance, make it suitable for pressure piping and equipment operating in demanding marine and chemical environments.

Mechanical Property Value / Requirement
Tensile Strength 550 MPa
Yield Strength 240 MPa
Elongation 35%

Mechanical Properties of Monel 400 vary with product form, material condition and applicable specification. The values below should therefore be treated as reference values only; final requirements should be confirmed against the applicable material standard and MTC.

Monel 400 Pipe Equivalent Grades

Monel 400 is identified by different designation systems used in international material standards. These designations refer to the same nickel-copper alloy grade, subject to the applicable specification and product form.

Standard / Designation Equivalent Grade
UNS N04400
Werkstoff Number 2.4360
Common Trade Name Monel 400
EN Designation NiCu30Fe

Equivalent designations should be checked against the applicable product standard before substitution because chemical, dimensional, mechanical and certification requirements may differ between specifications.

Monel 400 Pipe vs Other Nickel Alloys

Monel 400 Pipes are primarily selected for their combination of nickel-copper alloy chemistry, corrosion resistance, toughness and mechanical strength. Other nickel alloys may be preferred when the service environment requires specific resistance to oxidation, high-temperature corrosion, or highly aggressive chemical media.

Alloy Main Characteristics Typical Selection
Monel 400 Excellent marine and general corrosion resistance Seawater, chemical and marine systems
Monel K-500 Higher strength than Monel 400 High-strength marine and mechanical applications
Inconel 600 Good high-temperature and corrosion resistance Heat and chemical processing applications
Inconel 625 High strength with excellent corrosion resistance Severe chemical, marine and high-performance applications

The appropriate nickel alloy should be selected according to the actual operating temperature, pressure, chemical composition, chloride exposure, corrosion mechanism and mechanical requirements of the application.

Monel 400 Pipe Applications

Monel 400 Pipes are used in applications where resistance to seawater, marine environments, caustic solutions and selected chemical media is required. The alloy's combination of corrosion resistance and mechanical properties makes it suitable for a variety of process and fluid-handling systems.

Application Typical Use
Marine Equipment Seawater piping and marine fluid-handling systems.
Seawater Systems Corrosion-resistant piping for seawater service.
Chemical Processing Piping for selected corrosive chemical environments.
Petrochemical Equipment Process piping and corrosion-resistant equipment.
Heat Exchangers Heat-transfer systems exposed to corrosive fluids.
Caustic Handling Piping and equipment used for selected alkaline solutions.
Water Treatment Selected corrosion-resistant fluid-handling applications.

Industries Using Monel 400 Pipes

Monel 400 Pipes are used across industries that require corrosion-resistant piping for marine, chemical and process environments. Grade 400 is particularly useful where seawater exposure and selected reducing chemical conditions are important considerations.

Industry Typical Applications
Marine Industry Seawater piping, marine equipment, and fluid systems.
Oil & Gas Industry Selected process and corrosion-resistant piping systems.
Chemical Industry Chemical process piping and equipment.
Petrochemical Industry Corrosion-resistant process piping and equipment.
Power Generation Industry Selected water and process-fluid systems.
Water Treatment Industry Corrosion-resistant water and chemical handling systems.
Desalination Industry Selected seawater and brine-handling applications.

Kamal Steels supplies Monel 400 Pipes in different sizes, schedules, wall thicknesses and lengths according to customer and project requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Monel 400 Pipes are manufactured from Monel Alloy 400 (UNS N04400), a high-performance nickel-copper alloy known for its outstanding resistance to seawater, hydrofluoric acid, alkalis and various corrosive industrial environments.

Monel 400 Pipes are supplied according to ASTM B165, ASTM B725, ASME SB165, and ASME SB725 standards, ensuring excellent quality, dimensional accuracy and reliable industrial performance.

Monel 400 Pipes provide exceptional corrosion resistance, excellent mechanical strength, superior weldability, outstanding toughness and long service life, making them ideal for harsh marine and chemical processing environments.

Monel 400 Pipes are widely used in offshore oil & gas platforms, marine engineering, chemical processing plants, desalination facilities, petrochemical industries, heat exchangers, condensers, power generation plants and process piping systems.

Yes. Monel 400 Pipes are available in both seamless and welded forms in various sizes, schedules, wall thicknesses, and custom lengths to meet industrial and project-specific requirements.

Each Monel 400 Pipe undergoes Positive Material Identification (PMI), Hydrostatic Testing, Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Chemical Analysis, Mechanical Testing, Hardness Testing, Dimensional Inspection and Visual Examination before dispatch.

Yes. Monel 400 offers exceptional resistance to seawater corrosion and marine biofouling, making it one of the most widely used nickel alloys for marine and offshore applications.

Monel 400 is a solid-solution nickel-copper alloy offering excellent corrosion resistance, while Monel K500 is a precipitation-hardened version with significantly higher strength and hardness while retaining similar corrosion-resistant properties.

Yes. Every shipment is supplied with EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificates, complete material traceability, inspection reports and third-party inspection certificates whenever requested.

When ordering Monel 400 Pipes, specify the product form, UNS N04400 grade, outside diameter or nominal pipe size, wall thickness or schedule, length, applicable ASTM or ASME specification, testing requirements and certification requirements.

Yes. Monel 400 is commonly referred to as Alloy 400 and is identified by UNS designation N04400. The applicable ASTM or ASME specification should be checked for the specific pipe or tube product form.