Industrial applications
Industrial Applications of Nickel and Cobalt
Roles of nickel and cobalt in stainless steel, superalloys, batteries.
Pars Metal Alloy Technical TeamTechnical Team5 min read
Nickel
Nickel is the base of stainless steel and many resistant alloys.
Cobalt
Cobalt is used in high-temperature alloys and batteries.
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Nickel is broader in steel; cobalt is more specialized in heat and batteries.
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