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Nickel-copper alloy
Sell Monel scrap and nickel-copper alloys
Do you have Monel 400, Monel K-500, R-405, sheet, tube, bar, valves, pump parts or production residues? We assess the alloy grade, traceability, condition, volume and logistics.
Maastricht region · Benelux & international
Lot forms
Which Monel scrap lots can we assess?
Monel is a family of nickel-copper alloys available in different grades and product forms. A known grade, marking or certificate helps distinguish Monel from other nickel and copper alloys.
- Monel 400 sheet, tube, bar and cutting offcuts
- Monel K-500 parts, shafts and technical offcuts
- R-405 and other traceable Monel grades
- Pumps, valves, fasteners and process components
- Sorted turnings or production residues with known origin
Material & application
Why Monel 400 and K-500 should be kept separate
Monel is a trade name covering nickel-copper alloys within the broader nickel-alloy category. Monel 400 is mainly nickel and copper; K-500 is a different grade containing aluminium and titanium to achieve higher strength. Not all Monel lots are therefore technically or commercially identical.
Keep known grades separate where possible and retain material certificates, UNS/Werkstoff numbers and component data. This helps prevent valuable nickel-copper alloys being treated as generic stainless steel or copper-nickel.
Identification
Identifying Monel among other nickel and copper alloys
Monel can resemble other nickel alloys, stainless steel or copper-nickel materials. Markings such as N04400, N05500, 2.4360/2.4361 or 2.4375 are useful clues, but documentation and analysis remain important.
XRF can provide indicative information on nickel, copper and other relevant alloying elements. Mixed or undocumented lots may require additional verification.
XRF as support for material identification
Handheld XRF is useful for checking the nickel-copper base and many accompanying alloying elements. This helps distinguish Monel from other copper and nickel alloys, but markings, certificates and a representative test surface remain important when confirming an exact grade.
More about metal identification and XRF →Offer material
How to submit this material
Include weight and location
Estimated weight and postcode help assess logistics.
Add material information
Certificates, grade, origin and part numbers where available.
We assess the next step
We advise what information, analysis or logistics are required.
Valuation
What determines assessment and value?
Monel value depends on the actual grade, nickel and copper content, material form and condition. We therefore assess the quality of the lot rather than publishing one fixed Monel price.
Monel grade
Monel 400, K-500 and other grades have different compositions.
Nickel & copper
The actual alloy composition is a major part of commercial assessment.
Traceability
UNS/Werkstoff numbers, certificates and markings help confirm the grade.
Material form
Sheet, tube, bar, components and turnings require different processing.
Contamination
Oil, coatings, rubber, seals and foreign metals can affect the lot.
Volume & market
Lot size, location and current demand for the specific grade also matter.
Practical questions
Practical questions — Monel
Is Monel the same as copper-nickel or Cunifer?
No. Monel is a nickel-copper alloy family in which nickel is generally the dominant component. Copper-nickel grades such as 70/30 or 90/10 have a different composition.
Do you assess Monel 400 and K-500?
You can submit both grades. State the grade and include certificates, markings or component information where possible.
Can Monel turnings be assessed?
Yes. You can offer sorted turnings or machining residues. State whether oil, coolant or other alloys are present.
Can Monel be collected in Belgium or Luxembourg?
This can be arranged depending on the lot, quantity and location. Benelux logistics are agreed in advance.
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Offer Monel scrap?
Send photos, estimated weight, location and the known grade. Photos of markings, labels or material certificates help us assess Monel 400, K-500 and other nickel-copper alloys more efficiently.