Excellent wear resistance Stellite 6 alloy light rod hot hardness cobalt based alloy

Introduction to Stellite 6 Alloy Material:

The density of Stellite 6 is approximately 8.4 grams per cubic centimeter. ‌

Stellite 6 is a high-performance cobalt based alloy with excellent wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature stability. Its density is approximately 8.4 grams per cubic centimeter, which makes Stellite 6 perform well in many applications. For example, it is commonly used to manufacture wear-resistant parts and cutting tools such as valve seats, valve cores, drill bits, grinding tools, as well as components for chemical equipment, marine equipment, and the oil and gas industry.
In addition, Stellite 6 has good machinability and can be processed and manufactured through conventional cutting, grinding, and drilling methods. Due to its excellent performance, Stellite 6 is widely used in various applications that require wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and high temperature resistance, such as heat treatment equipment, burner nozzles, turbine machinery parts, and other high-temperature working environments.

Stellite 6 alloy is mainly composed of elements such as cobalt, chromium, molybdenum, nickel, tungsten, etc., which together endow the alloy with excellent physical and mechanical properties.

Its chemical composition includes:

Cobalt (Co): As the main component, it provides good corrosion resistance and hardness.
Chromium (Cr): Approximately 29.7%, enhances hardness and corrosion resistance.
Molybdenum (Mo): about 1%, improves strength and corrosion resistance.
Nickel (Ni): about 2%, increases toughness and corrosion resistance.
Tungsten (W): about 4.5%, improves wear resistance.
In addition, Stellite 6 alloy also contains other alloying elements such as silicon (Si), manganese (Mn), and iron (Fe), which work together to give the alloy excellent comprehensive properties. Its physical properties include a relative density of about 8.4-8.5 g/cm ³, a hardness of 40-44 HRC at room temperature, a low coefficient of thermal expansion, and moderate thermal conductivity. These characteristics make it have good dimensional accuracy and stability in high-temperature environments.

Stellite 6 alloy has excellent mechanical properties, including better wear resistance than traditional hard alloys and high-speed steel, maintaining good strength and hardness at high temperatures, excellent oxidation resistance, and can be used under acidic or alkaline conditions, demonstrating excellent corrosion resistance. In addition, the alloy also has a certain degree of toughness, suitable for use under impact or vibration conditions.

Stellite 6 alloy has excellent processing performance and can be prepared through traditional melting and combustion synthesis methods, which makes it widely used in aerospace, energy, chemical and other fields.

Stellite 6 alloy has several significant advantages, which make it widely used in multiple industries. The following are the main advantages of Stellite 6 alloy:

Excellent wear resistance: Stellite 6 alloy has excellent wear resistance and can work for a long time in high temperature and high stress environments, reducing equipment wear and maintenance times.
High temperature performance: Due to its high melting point and good heat resistance, Stellite 6 alloy can work in high-temperature environments and withstand corrosion and wear from high-temperature gases and liquids.
Good corrosion resistance: Stellite 6 alloy can resist the erosion of corrosive media such as acid, alkali, and salt water, and has good corrosion resistance.
Excellent machinability: Stellite 6 alloy can be used for cutting, drilling, grinding, and welding operations, and has good machinability.
Wide application areas: Stellite 6 alloy is widely used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, petroleum, and chemical, for manufacturing high-temperature components such as turbine blades, valves, cylinders, as well as cutting tools, thermal spraying materials, and welding materials