VDM® Alloy K-500 (2.4375/N05500)
VDM® Alloy K-500 is a nickel-copper alloy that can be age-hardened due to additions of aluminum and titanium. It stands out for its corrosion resistance and high strength even at elevated temperature.
Characteristics of VDM® Alloy K-500
The alloy is non-magnetic. VDM® Alloy K-500 (2.4375/N05500) is available in cold or hot-formed condition or with subsequent heat treatment in solution-annealed or age-hardened condition.
VDM® Alloy K-500 is characterized by:
- Excellent corrosion resistance in many applications of offshore engineering and the chemical process industry
Applications of VDM® Alloy K-500
VDM® Alloy K-500 is used in sea water, offshore engineering, in the chemical process and petrochemicals industry and shipbuilding.
Typical applications are:
- Valve seals, pump sleeves and wearing rings in sea water
- Pump shafts and propeller shafts
- Mounting elements/fasteners, e.g. bolts in sea air and splash water zones
- Tug rope armoring
- Springs
- Components of drilling equipment in the oil industry
- Aircraft instrument components
Available product forms
You will find a detailed list about available product forms and sizes of VDM® Alloy K-500 (2.4375/N05500) in our data sheet.
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