The basis for many of the hardest drill bits is tungsten carbide. A metal that is five times stronger than steel, tungsten carbide by itself makes for a very hard drill that's quite resistant to heat. However, it can be brittle, so only the tips of many bits are made of this metal,...
For example, to create stainless steel, you would combine steel with chromium. Carbon steel contains a higher percentage of carbon, making it stronger than other steel alloys. Osmium Osmium is one of the densest naturally occurring metals in the world. However, osmium is very brittle, so it...
Is cobalt chrome stronger than titanium? Scratch Resistance Cobalt chrome is harder than stainless steel, therefore, harder to scratch. Although not 100% scratch proof like tungsten carbide,it is much harder than titanium, and all precious metals including platinum, gold and silver. ...
Phosphor Bronze: Phosphor bronze is a non-sparking material with lower conductivity than copper but is stronger than brass. It boasts a longer wear life and offers excellent resistance to corrosion and fatigue.Stainless Steel: Stainless steel, available in grades such as 302, 304, and 316, is ...
There is a lot of misinformation out there about the effects of cobalt on steel, particularly when it comes to VG-10 and N690. Generally cobalt is added in certain high speed steels to improve “hot hardness” which is the ability to maintain hardness at high operating temperatures. Therefore...