Co

metal
· Co

Cobalt (Co) is a ferromagnetic transition metal known for its high strength, excellent wear resistance, and superior performance at elevated temperatures. It is widely used in superalloys, magnetic applications, and wear-resistant coatings where conventional steels cannot survive extreme conditions. Engineers select cobalt-based materials for demanding aerospace and industrial applications where thermal stability, fatigue resistance, and corrosion resistance are critical, though cost and density are considerations relative to alternatives like nickel-based systems.

aircraft turbine blades and diskshigh-temperature superalloysmagnetic materials and permanent magnetswear-resistant coatings and cutting toolsbiomedical implantschemical processing equipment

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries
ksi
ksi
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij)
Matrix (redacted)
1/GPa
Elastic Anisotropy(AU)
-
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij)
Matrix (redacted)
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries
-
-
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries
ksi
ksi
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)
-
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)
C/m²
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.