Tungsten Carbide Doped With Cobalt Sputtering Targets
Tungsten Carbide Doped With Cobalt Sputtering Targets
Tungsten Carbide Doped With Cobalt Sputtering Targets | |
Product No | NRE-43590 |
CAS No. | NA |
Formula | Co-WC |
Molecular Weight | NA |
Purity | >99.9% |
Density | NA |
Thickness | 3 mm ± 0.5mm (can be customized) |
Diameter | 50 mm ± 1mm (can be customized) |
Shape | Round |
Resistivity | NA |
Thermal Conductivity | NA |
Tungsten Carbide Doped With Cobalt Sputtering Targets
Introduction:
Tungsten carbide doped with cobalt sputtering target is a hard, dense material known for its exceptional hardness and wear resistance, often used in cutting tools, industrial machinery, and wear-resistant coatings. When doped with cobalt (Co), tungsten carbide forms a composite that enhances its mechanical properties, toughness, and ductility. Sputtering targets made from tungsten carbide doped with cobalt are used in physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes to create high-performance thin films with tailored characteristics.
Applications
Cutting Tools: WC-Co composites are widely used in the manufacture of cutting tools and inserts due to their ability to withstand high wear rates and mechanical stress during machining operations.
Wear-Resistant Coatings: The combination of tungsten carbide and cobalt is applied as a coating on various industrial components, such as pumps and valves, to enhance their resistance to abrasion and extend service life.
Aerospace Components: Coated parts in aerospace applications benefit from the high hardness and thermal stability of WC-Co, improving performance in extreme environments.
Mining and Drilling Tools: The toughness and wear resistance of WC-Co make it suitable for drilling bits and mining tools, where durability is critical.
Biomedical Applications: Coatings made from tungsten carbide doped with cobalt can be used in specific biomedical devices, such as implants and surgical instruments, benefiting from their hardness and biocompatibility.