Stellite 6 (Co-28Cr-4W-1C) cast vs Stellite 6B (Co-28Cr-4W-1C) wrought
Property comparison of Stellite 6 (Co-28Cr-4W-1C) cast and Stellite 6B (Co-28Cr-4W-1C) wrought, both cobalt alloy.
| Property | Stellite 6 (Co-28Cr-4W-1C) cast | Stellite 6B (Co-28Cr-4W-1C) wrought | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 8,440 kg/m³ | 8,390 kg/m³ | -1% |
| Brinell hardness | 435 HB | 36 HB | -92% |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 0.000012 1/K | 0.000016 1/K | +30% |
| Melting point | 1,305 °C | 1,310 °C | 0% |
Difference is Stellite 6B (Co-28Cr-4W-1C) wrought relative to Stellite 6 (Co-28Cr-4W-1C) cast. Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.
Identification
- grade
- R30006
- standard
- Kennametal Stellite datasheet (Stellite 6 Alloy Technical Data)
- heat treatment
- as-cast
- grade
- R30016
- standard
- Kennametal Stellite / High Temp Metals (Stellite 6B Technical Data)
- heat treatment
- solution heat-treated
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