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the alloy that laughs at seawater, acid, and your puny expectations of corrosion
means Monel is a family of nickel-copper alloys prized for their toughness and exceptional resistance to corrosion, especially from seawater, acids, and harsh chemical environments.
from A trademark, not a Latin root: the alloy was developed in the early 20th century by the International Nickel Company, and named in honor of Ambrose Monell, the company president. The doubled 'l' in his surname was dropped to make 'Monel' registrable as a trademark — so the name is, quite literally, one man's name minus a letter, now stamped on pipes and propeller shafts the world over.
- composition
- Mostly nickel and copper, born stubborn
- named after
- Ambrose Monell, a company president
- navy favorite
- Builds props and pumps that defy the ocean
- non-sparking
- Used where one spark means explosion
- acid-proof
- Shrugs off hydrofluoric acid that eats glass
monel k-500 — nickel-copper alloy containing 65% nickel, 23% copper, used in jet engine components and deep-sea equipment
monel 400 — nickel-copper alloy with 67% nickel and 23% copper, standard grade for seawater piping and chemical processing