monel metalA strong, corrosion-resistant alloy composed of 68% nickel, 29% copper, and 3% iron, manganese, silicon, and carbon. It is used for turbine blades, propellers, etc. Originally, monel metal was made by smelting nickel/copper ore from Sudbury, Ontario. Related categories INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY INORGANIC CHEMISTRY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History |