Cobalt / Cobalt Alloy Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
Description
Cobalt and cobalt alloys are non-ferrous metals known for their high strength and toughness. They exhibit excellent corrosion and oxidation resistance, as well as high-temperature strength. These properties make cobalt alloys particularly valuable in environments where durability and resistance to wear are critical.
Working Principle
Cobalt alloys work by leveraging the inherent properties of cobalt, which include its magnetic nature and ability to maintain strength at high temperatures. The addition of other elements such as chromium, nickel, and molybdenum enhances these properties, providing superior corrosion, oxidation, and wear resistance. This makes cobalt alloys useful in applications where these characteristics are essential, allowing them to perform effectively under extreme conditions.
Applications
Cobalt-based superalloys are commonly used in the aerospace, energy, medical, chemical, and marine industries. For example, they are utilized in the manufacturing of turbine blades for jet engines due to their ability to withstand high temperatures and corrosive environments. In the medical field, cobalt alloys are used in orthopedic implants because of their biocompatibility and wear resistance.
Advantages over other Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
Cobalt alloys offer superior corrosion, oxidation, and wear resistance compared to nickel-based alloys. This makes them particularly advantageous in applications where these properties are critical, such as in marine environments or high-temperature industrial processes. Their ability to maintain structural integrity under extreme conditions provides a significant advantage over other non-ferrous metals.
Limitations
One limitation of cobalt alloys is their cost, which can be higher compared to other non-ferrous metals. This is due to the complex processes involved in their production and the cost of raw materials. Additionally, while they offer excellent high-temperature performance, their use may be limited in applications where cost is a primary concern.
Considerations
When considering the use of cobalt alloys, it is important to evaluate the initial costs and operating expenses, as these can be significant. The durability and resistance to wear and corrosion can offset these costs over time, particularly in applications where maintenance and replacement costs are high. However, the decision to use cobalt alloys should also take into account the specific requirements of the application, including the need for high-temperature performance and resistance to harsh environments.
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
High Performance Alloys stocks and produces HAYNES 25 (L605) in this grade in the following forms: Bar, wire, fasteners and forgings. Nominal Chemistry. The major alloying elements are as follows: Cobalt 50%, Chromium 20%, Tungsten 15% and Nickel 10%. Features. Outstanding high temperature strength. [See More]
- Nonferrous: Cobalt; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Profile or Structural Shape; Round Bar or Rod Stock
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
Wear Resistant (Co-Cr-W). Cobalt 6B is a cobalt based chromium, tungsten alloy for wear environments where seizing, galling and abrasion are present. 6B is resistant to seizing and galling and with its low coefficient of friction, allows sliding contact with other metals without damage by metal pick... [See More]
- Nonferrous: Cobalt; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Specifications: AMS; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Profile or Structural Shape; Round Bar or Rod Stock; Flats / Rectangular Bar
from Universal Wire Works Inc.
Hastelloy Alloy W welding wire is used extensively to join similar and dissimilar alloys of the cobalt and nickel base variety and other alloys used in high temperature service. Hastelloy Alloy W possesses good mechanical properties up to 1800 degrees F and is used for welding turbine blades into... [See More]
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Cobalt; Nickel
- Specifications: AMS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Shape / Form: Wire
from Chemical Strategies, Inc.
Chemical Strategies offers over 3,000 products by Chempax. If you are unable to locate a chemical you need, our sales department can custom source any needed materials for you directly. [See More]
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Cobalt
from Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc.
MP35N Superalloy Strip, Coil, Foil & Wire, AMS 5758, AMS 5844, AMS 5845, ASTM F562. APPLICATIONS OF MP35N. Fasteners. Springs. nonmagnetic electrical components. medical instruments. medical and dental devices. seawater. oil and gas well. chemical applications. food processing environments. [See More]
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Cobalt
- UNS Number: 30035
- Specialty / Other Types: Superalloy
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS
from Leading Edge Metals & Alloys, Inc.
Composed of iron, nickel and cobalt, Kovar ®1 has thermal expansion characteristics similar to hard glass, making it an excellent choice for glass-to-metal hermetic seals. Kovar ® is widely used in the electronics industry. [See More]
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Cobalt; Nickel
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes (optional feature); Bar Stock (optional feature); Plate (optional feature); Sheet (optional feature); Wire (optional feature)
- Specialty / Other Types: Controlled / Low Expansion Alloy; Alloy
- Thickness: 1.00E-3 to 2
from Matexcel
Storage: Store at room temperature. Purity: 0.995. Size: <44um [See More]
- Nonferrous: Cobalt; Copper
- Shape / Form: Powder, Granule or Flake
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Length: 0.0017
from United Performance Metals
Alloy 263 is a Ni-Co-Cr-Mo-Ti-Al precipitation-hardenable alloy. 263 is furnished in the solution-treated condition unless otherwise specified. It exhibits high strength, corrosion resistance, excellent formability, ductility, and weldability. This alloy is normally used for applications up to 1650... [See More]
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Cobalt; Titanium; Aluminum; Copper; Nickel
- Specifications: AMS; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Sheet
from United Performance Metals
Alloy L605 has good formability, high strength to 1500 °F (816 °C), and good oxidation resistance to 2000 °F (1093 °C). The alloy also has good sulfidation resistance and resistance to wear and galling. Alloy L605 is used in the hot sections of aircraft and land based gas turbines in... [See More]
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Cobalt
- Specifications: AMS; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Sheet
from United Performance Metals
188 Alloy is a cobalt-based alloy with excellent high temperature strength and good oxidation resistance to 2000 °F (1093 °C). The high chromium level coupled with small additions of lanthanum produce an extremely tenacious and protective scale. The alloy also has good sulfidation resistance... [See More]
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Cobalt
- Specifications: AMS; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Sheet