Spherical Cobalt Powder Description
Spherical Cobalt Powder is an important raw material for the production of heat-resistant alloys, cemented carbides, anti-corrosion alloys, magnetic alloys, and various cobalt salts. Cobalt-based alloys can be used as gas turbine blades, impellers, conduits, jet engines, rocket engines, missile components, and various high-load heat-resistant components in chemical equipment and important metal materials in the atomic energy industry. Cobalt as a binder in powder metallurgy can ensure a certain toughness of cemented carbide. Spherical cobalt powder can be used in thermal spraying, powder metallurgy, electronic industry, petrochemical, and other fields.
Spherical Cobalt Powder Specifications
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Bulk Density
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≥5.0g/cm3
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Tap Density
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≥6.0g/cm3
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Purity
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99.0%
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Flow Rate
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≤12.0s/50g
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Size
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15-150um
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Chemical Composition
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Co
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Bal.
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Ta
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<0.05
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Cu
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<0.001
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Al
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<0.002
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W
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<0.005
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Mn
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<0.002
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Mo
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<0.003
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Si
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<0.002
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Fe
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<0.005
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Cr
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<0.002
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Ni
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<0.002
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Ti
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<0.002
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Spherical Cobalt Powder Applications
· Magnetic materials: Spherical Cobalt Powder is often used in the production of permanent magnets, such as neodymium magnets used in computer hard drives, electric motors, and audio speakers.
· Battery materials: Spherical Cobalt Powder is a vital component in lithium-ion batteries, which are widely used in electronic devices like smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles. It serves as a cathode material, helping to improve energy density and stability.
· Catalysts: Spherical Cobalt Powder can act as a catalyst in various chemical reactions, such as Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, ammonia synthesis, and hydrogenation reactions. It is commonly used in the chemical industry for the production of petrochemicals and refining processes.
· Pigments: Spherical Cobalt Powder can be used as a blue pigment in ceramics, glass, and paints. Cobalt blues and greens produced from cobalt compounds are prized for their vibrant and durable colors.
· Aerospace and defense: Spherical Cobalt Powder can be used in aerospace applications, including coatings for turbine blades and as part of high-temperature alloys in jet engines. Additionally, it has defense-related applications, such as in the production of armor-piercing ammunition.
· Electronics and electrical devices: Spherical Cobalt Powder is used in electronics for applications such as conductive pastes, printed circuit boards, and magnetic recording media.
Spherical Cobalt Powder Packaging
Our Spherical Cobalt Powder is carefully handled during storage and transportation to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.
FAQs
Q1: What is Spherical Cobalt Powder?
Spherical cobalt powder is a fine, highly uniform powder made from cobalt metal, which is shaped into spherical particles using processes such as gas atomization or plasma atomization. This powder has excellent flowability, making it suitable for powder metallurgy and additive manufacturing applications. Cobalt is known for its high strength, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance, especially at elevated temperatures, which makes it ideal for use in demanding industries like aerospace, automotive, and electronics.
Q2: What are the advantages of using Spherical Cobalt Powder in Additive Manufacturing?
Complex Geometries: Spherical cobalt powder is ideal for additive manufacturing techniques like Selective Laser Melting (SLM) and Electron Beam Melting (EBM), which can create complex, intricate geometries that would be difficult to achieve with traditional manufacturing methods.
High-Performance Parts: Parts made from cobalt powder exhibit excellent mechanical properties, including high strength, wear resistance, and thermal stability, making them suitable for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications.
