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Cobalt Powder

Material: Cobalt, Co

Purity: 99% Min

Densities: 5g/cc Bulk Density, 6.0g/cc Tap Density

Particle Size: 15~150μm

Flow Rate: ≤12.0s/50g

TFM Engineering is a trusted supplier of Cobalt Powders. We hold various cobalt powders, including Cobalt Spherical Powder, Nano Cobalt Powder, Micron Cobalt Powder, Cobalt Powder for Diamond Tools, and more.

Applications

Cobalt Powder is utilized in various applications, including producing alloys for lithium-ion batteries and magnetic, wear-resistant, and high-strength products. It is also used in electroplating due to its hardness and in the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries due to its high strength and wear resistance. Cobalt Powder is a ferromagnetic metal and is used primarily in the production of magnetic and high-strength superalloys. Due to its wear resistance, strength, and durability, it is also employed in 3D printing for biomedical, aerospace, and automotive applications. Additionally, Cobalt Powder is used in surface coating deposition techniques to make surfaces harder and more resilient against wear and corrosion.

Cobalt Powder Applications

Cobalt Powder is commonly used in the following applications:

1. Metal Additive Manufacturing: Cobalt Powder is utilized in metal additive manufacturing processes such as selective laser melting (SLM) and electron beam melting (EBM) to produce complex metal parts with high precision and mechanical properties. It is often alloyed with other metals such as chromium, nickel, and tungsten to enhance specific characteristics like strength and corrosion resistance.

2. Hardfacing and Thermal Spraying: Cobalt Powder is employed in hardfacing applications to improve metal surfaces’ wear resistance and durability. It is sprayed onto surfaces using thermal spraying to create a protective coating that can withstand abrasion, erosion, and corrosion in harsh environments.

3. Catalysis: Cobalt Powder catalyzes various chemical processes, including hydrogenation, oxidation, and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. It facilitates chemical reactions by providing a surface for reactants to interact and form desired products.

4. Battery Materials: Cobalt Powder is a crucial component in the cathode materials of lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and energy storage systems. It helps improve battery performance, energy density, and stability.

5. Diamond Tools: Cobalt Powder is a binder material that produces diamond tools such as saw blades, grinding wheels, and drill bits. It helps hold the diamond abrasive particles together and enhances the tool’s cutting performance and lifespan.

6. Magnetic Materials: Cobalt Powder is used for producers, including soft magnetic materials used in magnetic recording media and hard magnetic materials used in permanent magnets.

7. Chemical and Metallurgical Processes: Cobalt Powder is employed in various chemical and metallurgical processes, including metal injection molding, powder metallurgy, and metal surface treatment.

Packaging

Our Cobalt Powders are clearly labeled externally to ensure efficient identification and quality control. To prevent any damage during storage or transportation, we take great care.

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FAQ

  • Metal powders are fine particles of metals produced through various processes such as atomization, reduction, or electrolysis. They are used in applications like additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy, and coatings.

  • Alloy powders consist of two or more metallic elements combined to enhance properties like strength, corrosion resistance, and ductility, whereas pure metal powders contain only a single element.

  • The shape affects flowability, packing density, and spreadability. Spherical particles are preferred in additive manufacturing due to their superior flow characteristics.

  • Spherical powders are typically produced using gas atomization, where molten metal is atomized into fine droplets that solidify into spherical shapes.

  • Spherical powders offer better flowability and packing density, leading to improved layer uniformity and mechanical properties in 3D-printed components.

  • Factors include particle size distribution, shape, chemical composition, purity, and production method.

  • Yes, metal powders can pose hazards such as toxicity, reactivity, combustibility, and instability. Proper handling, storage, and safety protocols are essential.

  • In powder metallurgy, metal powders are compacted and sintered to produce components with complex shapes and tailored properties, often with minimal waste.

  • Yes, unused or excess metal powders from manufacturing processes can often be collected, sieved, and reused, provided they meet quality standards.

  • The combination of different metals in alloy powders can enhance properties such as strength, hardness, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability, depending on the application requirements.

  • Spherical alloy powders are used in aerospace, automotive, medical implants, and tooling industries for manufacturing high-performance components via additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy.

Production methods like gas atomization, water atomization, and mechanical milling influence particle size, shape, and purity, which in turn affect the performance of the powders in various applications.

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