Suhm Spring Works - Materials Properties

 

Material

Material Properties

Maximum Working Temp.

 Ultimate Tensile Range,

ksi

Modulus of Elasticity,
psi 106

Approx. Design % of Ultimate Tensile (torsional)

Common Sizes,
in

Monel K-500 Spring Tempered Wire/Bar

QQ-N-286

AMS 4676C UNS N05500

Cold drawn.  Very high corrosion resistance. Good for use in elevated temperature applications.

500°F

195/140

(E) 26

(G) 9.5

40%

.018" to 2.00"

  

SIZE CHART

Wire Diameter, in
.018 .038

.105

.177 .268 .393 .531
.027 .041 .125 .184 .281 .406

.562

.031

.062 .135 .236 .312

.437

.625

.033 .072 .148 .250 .331

.468

 
.034 .080 .162 .262 .362

.500

 

Bar Diameter, in

.687

.750

.875

1.000

1.250

1.625

1.875

.718

.812

.937

1.125

1.500

1.750

2.000

   

SPECIFICATIONS FOR MONEL K-500

Element

Minimum %

Maximum %

Nickel  +  Cobalt

63.00

70.00

Aluminum

2.00

4.00

Titanium

1.025

1.00

Iron

….

2.00

Manganese

….

1.50

Silicon

….

1.00

Cobalt (3.1.1)

….

1.00

Carbon

….

0.25

Zinc (3.1.1)

….

0.02

Phosphorus (3.1.1)

….

0.02

Sulfur

….

0.010

Tin (3.1.1)

….

0.006

Lead (3.1.1)

….

0.006

Copper

Remainder

Remainder

  

TENSILE PROPERTIES

(after Precipitation Heat Treatment)

Tensile Strength, min

140,000 psi

Yield Strength at 0.2% Offset, min. 

100,000 psi

Elongation in 2 in. or 4D, min

     20% (3.3.1.2.1.1)

 

These data are provided as a reference guide only and are not intended for design purposes.  Strength values and sizes are subject to change.  Please check with a Suhm Spring representative for confirmation.

 

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