Excellent workability
Clear oxidation
Ease of polishing
Composition in %
Cobalt (Co) 60 % Chrome (Cr) 28 % Silicon (Si) 1,5% Tungsten (W) 9% Others Mn, Fe
Physical and mechanical features
Solidus-liquidus temperature - 1308 ÷ 1384 °C
Thermal expansion coefficient - (25 ÷ 500 °C) 14,2 x 10-6 K-1 – (25 ÷ 600 °C) 14,4 x 10-6 K-1
Melting point - 1440 °C
Density - 8,5 g/cmc
Vickers hardness - 273 HV10
Percentage elongation at fracture - 16 %
Yield load strength - (Rp0.2) 360 MPa
Modulus of elasticity - 183 GPa
Ions release in 7 days - 1,75 μg/cm2
Maximium cooking temperature - 980 °C
Colour - White