Wolframcarbide-Cobalt Powder (WC-6Co) Description
Wolframcarbide-Cobalt Powder (WC-6Co) is a spheroidal composite powder produced by the agglomeration and sintering of tungsten carbide powder and cobalt powder in a defined ratio. Its spheroidal form provides good flow behaviour. It exhibits specified mechanical properties, a measured hardness and increased wear resistance.
Wolframcarbide-Cobalt Powder (WC-6Co) Specifications
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Chemical Formula
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WC-6Co
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Particle Size (μm)
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5-30, 15-45, 45-105, or as specified by the customer
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Purity
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99.9%
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Morphology
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approximately or fully spheroidal
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Comparison of Chemical Composition (%)
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Formula
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W
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Co
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Ni
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Cr
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Total C
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Free C
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Fe
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O
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WC-5Co
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Bal.
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4.83~5.2
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0.025
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0.01
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5.5~6.5
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0.01~0.03
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0.18~0.22
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0.09
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WC-6Co
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Bal.
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5.83~6.2
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0.01~0.02
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0.01
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5.5~6.5
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0.01~0.03
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0.18~0.22
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0.09
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WC-8Co
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Bal.
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7.8~8.3
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0.01~0.02
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0.01
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5.5~6.5
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0.01~0.03
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0.18~0.22
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0.09
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WC-10Co
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Bal.
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9.6~10.4
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0.01~0.02
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0.01
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5.5~6.5
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0.01~0.03
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0.18~0.22
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0.09
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WC-12Co
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Bal.
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11.8~12.3
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0.01~0.02
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0.01
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5.5~6.5
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0.01~0.03
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0.18~0.22
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0.09
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WC-15Co
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Bal.
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14.8~15.3
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0.01~0.02
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0.01
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5.5~6.5
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0.01~0.03
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0.18~0.22
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0.09
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WC-17Co
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Bal.
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16.8~17.3
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0.01~0.02
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0.01
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5.5~6.5
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0.01~0.03
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0.18~0.22
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0.09
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Wolframcarbide-Cobalt Powder (WC-6Co) Applications
1. Cutting and Machining Tools: Wolframcarbide-Cobalt Powder is utilised in the manufacture of cutting and machining instruments including indexable inserts, drill bits, end mills and saw blades. Its material properties enable it to withstand elevated temperatures, abrasion and impact.
2. Mining and Drilling Tools: This powder is employed in the production of equipment for mining and drilling. Given that the material meets hardness and toughness requirements, it is used during rock drilling, mining operations and in oil and gas exploration, where high pressures prevail.
3. Wear Parts and Components: Wolframcarbide-Cobalt Powder is processed into wear parts and components for various industrial applications. It is used in valve seats, bushings, seals, bearings and nozzles where defined wear resistance and operational lifetime are demanded.
4. Aerospace and Defence: Due to its high strength, measured hardness and thermal stability, the powder is incorporated into aerospace and defence applications. It is employed in turbine blades, armour-piercing projectiles and components for rocket motors.
5. Metal Processing Industry: The powder is used in the metal processing industry. It serves as a coating to improve wear resistance and hardness of cutting tools, moulds and dies. It is also added to metallic alloys to enhance performance and mechanical properties.
6. Medical and Dental Instruments: Wolframcarbide-Cobalt Powder is applied in the manufacture of medical and dental instruments, including surgical tools, dental drills and bone drills. Its mechanical stability, corrosion resistance and biocompatibility support its application in these areas.
7. Electronics and Semiconductor Industry: The powder is used within the electronics and semiconductor sectors. It may be employed as a coating for cutting tools and for fabricating wear-resistant components in the production of electronic devices and printed circuit boards.
Wolframcarbide-Cobalt Powder (WC-6Co) Packaging
Our Wolframcarbide-Cobalt Powder (WC-6Co) is handled with care during storage and transport to maintain its original quality.
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