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Corrosion Behavior of Monel 400 in

Atmosphere
Corrosion of alloy 400 is negligible in all types of atmospheres, although a thin gray-green patina will develop. In
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sulfurous atmospheres, a brown patina may be produced. Because of its low corrosion rate and pleasing patina, alloy 
400 has been used for architectural service, such as roofs, gutters, and flashings, and for outdoor sculpture.
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Corrosion Behavior of Monel 400 in Freshwater

Monel 400 has very low corrosion rates and are used in freshwater systems for valve seats and other fittings.

Corrosion Behavior of Monel 400 in Hot Water

Monel 400 may occur appreciable corrosion if noncondensables (CO2 and air) in the steam exist in certain proportions.

Corrosion Behavior of Monel 400 in Seawater

Alloy 400 and nickel-base alloys containing chromium and iron are very resistant to flowing seawater, but in stagnant
or very low velocity seawater pitting or crevice corrosion can occur, especially under fouling organisms or other
deposits. In moderate- and high-velocity seawater or brackish water, alloy 400 is frequently used for pump and valve
trim and transfer piping. It has excellent resistance to cavitation erosion and exhibits corrosion rates less than 0.025
mm/year (1 mil/yr). Alloy 400 sheathing also provides economical seawater splash zone protection to steel offshore oil
and gas platforms, pilings, and other structures. Although pitting can occur in alloy 400 under stagnant conditions, such
pitting tends to slow down after fairly rapid initial attack and rarely exceeds 1.3 mm (50 mils) in depth.

Corrosion Behavior of Monel 400 in

Hydrofluoric Acid
Hydrofluoric acid is commercially available in concentrations ranging from 30 to 70% and as anhydrous HF. Plain carbon
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steel can withstand the anhydrous acid and is extensively used in rail cars carrying anhydrous HF. Of the nickel-base
alloys, alloy 400 has been the most extensively examined. The alloy possesses good corrosion resistance in all
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Corrosion Behavior of Monel 400 in Alkalies

Because of its high nickel content, Monel 400 is nearly as resistant as Nickel 200 to caustic soda through most of the
concentration range, although subject to stress-corrosion cracking in strong alkalis at elevated temperatures. The
corrosion rates of Monel 400 are higher in highly concentrated caustic soda and caustic potash at high temperatures.
Monel 400 is resistant to anhydrous ammonia and to ammonium hydroxide solutions of up to 3% concentration in the
absence of dissolved oxygen.

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