Nickel Alloy Monel K500 Cold Drawn vs Monel K500-HW
Nickel Alloy · Monel K500 temper comparison
Monel K500 Cold Drawn and Monel K500-HW are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, Monel K500: Cold Drawn versus HW (hot Worked). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Monel K500 Cold Drawn is the stronger of the two: yield strength 585 MPa (84.8 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for Monel K500-HW, about 54% more; tensile strength follows at 800 MPa (116 ksi) vs 690 MPa (100 ksi). In exchange, Monel K500-HW is the more ductile: elongation 35% versus 22% for Monel K500 Cold Drawn, and Monel K500 Cold Drawn is harder (215 HB vs 160 HB).
Monel K500 Cold DrawnChoose it when strength drives the design.
Monel K500-HWChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Monel K500 Cold Drawn vs Monel K500-HW: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all nickel alloy grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all nickel alloy grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Monel K500 Cold DrawnMonel K500-HW
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Rockwell C
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.32 · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 110 MPa·√m100 ksi·√in
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.44 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,315°C2,399 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,350°C2,462 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 17.4 W/m·K10.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 419 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 13.7 µm/m·K7.6 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 290 J/g125 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 480°C896 °F · Min Service Temperature -250°C-418 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.8 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 6.15×10⁻⁷ Ω·m24.2 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.15 V · Corrosion Resistance 82 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 140 MJ/kg60,189 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 10.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 300 L/kg35.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every nickel alloy grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Monel K500 Cold Drawn vs Monel K500-HW — frequently asked
Is Monel K500 Cold Drawn stronger than Monel K500-HW?
Yes. Monel K500 Cold Drawn has a typical yield strength of 585 MPa (84.8 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for Monel K500-HW — about 54% more. Tensile strength is 800 MPa (116 ksi) vs 690 MPa (100 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Cold Drawn or HW?
O is the default Monel K500 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Cold Drawn nor HW). The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.
Which is easier to machine, Monel K500 Cold Drawn or Monel K500-HW?
Monel K500 Cold Drawn, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 30/100 against 25/100 for Monel K500-HW; for welding the order is Monel K500-HW first (fair, 45/100) then Monel K500 Cold Drawn (fair, 40/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Monel K500 Cold Drawn and Monel K500-HW side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.