Cobalt Boride (CoB) Micronpowder

Product Properties

Name:Cobalt Boride
CAS:12619-68-0
Molecular formula:CoB
Appearance:grey black
Particle size: 3um
Density:8.9g/cm3

Cobalt Boride (CoB) Micronpowder Main Feature

Cobalt boride (CoB) in the form of micron powder is particularly interesting for various industrial applications due to its unique set of features. When processed into micron-sized particles, CoB exhibits properties that can be advantageous in coatings, composites, and as a catalyst among other uses. The micron powder retains the intrinsic high hardness of cobalt boride, making it an excellent choice for wear-resistant coatings or additives in composite materials that require improved durability and resistance to abrasion.It exhibits excellent chemical stability, resisting corrosion and oxidation. This property makes it ideal for protective coatings in environments exposed to corrosive chemicals or high levels of oxygen. Due to the presence of cobalt, the micron powder has magnetic properties that can be useful in applications requiring magnetic materials, such as in certain types of sensors or in data storage solutions.

Cobalt Boride (CoB) Micronpowder Applications
  • CoB micron powder is used to produce wear-resistant coatings for tools, machinery parts, and protective layers. These coatings significantly enhance the durability and lifespan of the substrates by providing excellent resistance against abrasion, erosion, and mechanical wear.
  • The high hardness and wear resistance of cobalt boride make it suitable for the manufacturing of cutting tools. When used as a coating or a composite material in cutting tools, it improves their cutting efficiency and service life, especially in high-speed and high-precision machining operations.
  • CoB micron powder has shown promise in catalytic applications, including hydrogen generation and storage, as well as in fuel cells. Its catalytic properties can enhance the efficiency of chemical reactions, making it valuable in the energy sector, particularly in the development of clean and renewable energy technologies.
  • The hardness of cobalt boride also allows its micron powder to be used as an abrasive material in polishing and grinding applications, providing superior performance in the finishing of hard materials.