3D Printing Alloy CoCrW Powder

Overview Of 3D Printing Alloy CoCrW Powder

3D printing (3DP) is an additive manufacturing technology that creates three-dimensional objects by stacking materials layer by layer. CoCrW powder, also known as Cobalt Chromium Tungsten powder, is a commonly used metal powder material for 3D printing. Mainly composed of cobalt (Co), chromium (Cr), and tungsten (W). These elements are all metals with high strength, hardness, and good corrosion resistance.

( 3D Printing Alloy CoCrW Powder)

 

 

3D Printing Alloy CoCrW Powder

Features of 3D Printing Alloy CoCrW Powder

Excellent Mechanical Properties: It has high strength and hardness, enabling the printed components to withstand heavy loads and resist wear and deformation. The alloy also exhibits good fatigue resistance, which is crucial for parts subjected to cyclic stresses.
Superior Corrosion Resistance: The combination of cobalt, chromium, and tungsten provides excellent corrosion resistance in various environments, including acidic and alkaline media. This makes it suitable for applications in harsh chemical or marine environments.
Good High-Temperature Performance: It can maintain its mechanical properties at high temperatures, typically up to 800°C or more. This allows printed parts to be used in high-temperature applications such as in aerospace engines or industrial furnaces.
Fine Particle Size and Sphericity: The powder usually has a relatively fine and uniform particle size distribution, often in the range of 15 – 53 μm. Its high sphericity ensures good flowability, which is essential for smooth and accurate powder delivery in 3D printing processes. This enables precise layer deposition and high-quality prints.
Biocompatibility: In some cases, CoCrW alloy powder is biocompatible, making it suitable for biomedical applications like 3D printing of orthopedic implants and dental prosthetics. It can integrate well with the human body without causing significant adverse reactions.

Parameter table of 3D Printing Alloy CoCrW Powder

3D Printing Alloy CoCrW Powder Properties
Other Names	Cobalt Chromium Tungsten, Cobalt 6B, Stellite 6B ,Co-Cr-W
CAS No.	N/A
Compound Formula	CoCrW
Molecular Weight	N/A
Appearance	Gray metallic solid in various forms (ingot, tubing, pieces, powder)
Melting Point	N/A
Solubility in water	N/A
Density	<4.2 g/cm3
Purity	N/A
Particle Size	0-20μm, 15-45μm, 15-53μm, 53-105μm, 53-150μm, 105-250μm
Boling point	N/A
Specific Heat	N/A
Thermal Conductivity	N/A
Thermal Expansion	N/A
Young’s Modulus	N/A
Exact Mass	294.824632 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass	294.824632 g/mol
3D Printing Alloy CoCrW Powder Health & Safety Information
Safety Warning	N/A
Hazard Statements	N/A
Flashing point	N/A
Hazard Codes	N/A
Risk Codes	N/A
Safety Statements	N/A
RTECS Number	N/A
Transport Information	N/A
WGK Germany	N/A

Applications Of 3D Printing Alloy CoCrW Powder

3D-printed CoCrW powder (i.e., cobalt chromium tungsten alloy powder) has various applications. The following are its main application areas:

 Medical devices and implants： CoCrW powder is commonly used to produce dental implants, such as crowns, bridges, and implants. Its good biocompatibility and mechanical properties make it an ideal choice in the dental field. This alloy is also commonly used in orthopedic surgeries, such as joint replacement, fracture fixation, and spinal surgery. It can be customized into various shapes and sizes to meet the specific needs of patients.

 Aerospace： The high strength, hardness, and good corrosion resistance of CoCrW powder make it an ideal material in the aerospace field. It can manufacture engine components, aircraft structures, and fasteners.

Medical devices and implants： CoCrW powder is commonly used to produce dental implants, such as crowns, bridges, and implants. Its good biocompatibility and mechanical properties make it an ideal choice in the dental field. This alloy is also commonly used in orthopedic surgeries, such as joint replacement, fracture fixation, and spinal surgery. It can be customized into many shapes and sizes to meet patients’ specific needs.

Aerospace： The high strength, hardness, and good corrosion resistance of CoCrW powder make it an ideal material in the aerospace field. It can manufacture engine components, aircraft structures, and fasteners.

Automotive industry： CoCrW powder can be used to manufacture high-performance engine components, exhaust systems, and fasteners in the automotive industry. Its excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance make it an ideal product.

Energy sector： Nuclear energy equipment: Due to its excellent corrosion resistance and high strength, CoCrW powder is also used in nuclear energy equipment, such as certain reactors and atomic fuel container components.

Artworks and Jewelry： CoCrW powder’s high-precision printing ability makes it an ideal choice for the art and jewelry industry. Various shapes and designs of accessories can be customized to meet consumers’ personalized needs.

 

 Applications of 3D Printing Alloy CoCrW Powder

 Production Method of 3D Printing Alloy CoCrW Powder

Gas Atomization： Weigh high-purity cobalt, chromium, tungsten and other alloying elements accurately. Melt them in an induction furnace under an inert gas atmosphere to form a homogeneous molten alloy at 1450 – 1550 °C. The molten alloy is poured through a nozzle at a controlled rate. High-pressure inert gas breaks the molten stream into tiny droplets, which solidify into spherical powder due to surface tension as they cool in the gas chamber.

Plasma Atomization： Feed CoCrW alloy materials into a plasma torch. The torch generates a high-temperature plasma arc to melt the materials. The molten metal is atomized by the high-velocity plasma jet into fine droplets. These droplets cool and solidify rapidly in a suitable environment to form CoCrW powder with good sphericity and uniform particle size.

Company Profile

RBOSCHCO is a trusted global chemical material supplier & manufacturer with over 12-year-experience in providing super high-quality chemicals and nanomaterials, including boride powder, nitride powder, graphite powder, sulfide powder, 3D printing powder, etc.The company has a professional technical department and Quality Supervision Department, a well-equipped laboratory, and equipped with advanced testing equipment and after-sales customer service center.If you are looking for high-quality 3D Printing Alloy CoCrW Powder, please feel free to contact us or click on the needed products to send an inquiry. 

 

Storage Condition of 3D Printing Alloy CoCrW Powder

1) Store in a dry environment at room temperature.

2) Avoid damp and high temperature.

3) Use immediately after opening the inner packing bag.

Payment Term

L/C, T/T, Western Union, Paypal, Credit Card etc.

Shipment Term

By sea, by air, by express, as customers request.

 

5 FAQs of 3D Printing Alloy CoCrW Powder

Q1

What is CoCrW powder?

Answer: CoCrW powder is a metal powder composed of cobalt (Co), chromium (Cr), and tungsten (W), commonly used in the 3D printing of medical implants, dental implants, and orthopedic surgeries.

 

Q2

What are the main advantages of CoCrW powder?

Answer: advantages include high strength, hardness, good biocompatibility, and corrosion resistance. These characteristics make it an ideal material for manufacturing medical devices and implants.

 

Q3

How is CoCrW powder used for 3D printing?

Answer: DDuring the 3D printing process, CoCrW powder is stacked layer by layer using Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) technology. The powder is then melted and solidified into the desired shape using Selective Laser Melting (SLM) or Electron Beam Melting (EBM).

 

Q4

What are the application areas of CoCrW powder printed components?

Answer: Mainly used in fields such as dental implants, orthopedic implants, medical devices, aerospace components, high-performance automotive components, and nuclear energy equipment.

 

Q5

What is the future development trend of CoCrW powder printing?

Answer: With the continuous development and improvement of 3D printing technology, CoCrW powder printing is expected to be more widely used in medical, aerospace, automotive, and other fields. In addition, future research may focus on improving printing speed, reducing costs, and optimizing material properties.