Alloy

Coltung 1

Alloy Type

Nickel with Chromium Boride

Nominal Composition (%)

C 1.80
Si 2.70
Cr 7.00
Fe 2.20

B 1.90
Co 0.12
W.38.50
Ni Balance

 

Rockwell Hardness
(C-scale)

59-64

Density (gm/cc)

12.33

Fusing Temperature (approx.)

1900°F
1040°C

Resistance:

to
Abrasion

to

Corrosion

to
Impact

to
Galling

 

1

1

4

1

Supplied Forms

Bare Rods

Method of application

Oxyacetylene, GTAW

Description and General Uses

 

A nickel-chromium-boron matrix alloy rich in chromium boride is used to hold extremely hard tungsten-carbide particles. Produces rod-welded deposits with same chemistry as spray-applied Colmonoy Nos. 75 or 705. Finished by grinding.