An alloy of 60% cobalt, 20% chromium, 5% molybdenum, and traces of other substances. It is used in dentures, certain surgical appliances, prostheses, implants, and instruments.

DUI

D014800 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0022786

CAS

Cobalt alloy, base, Co 56-68,Cr 25.00-29.00,Mo 5.00-6.00,Ni 1.75-3.75,Fe 0-3.00,Mn 0-1.00,Si 0-1.00,C 0.20-0.30,B 0-0.007 (UNS R30021)

History note

91(75)63-64; was see under CHROMIUM ALLOYS 1982-90; was see under CHROMIUM-COBALT ALLOYS 1965-81; was heading 1963-64

Online note

use CHROMIUM ALLOYS to search VITALLIUM 1966-74

Public note

91,63-64; was see under CHROMIUM ALLOYS 1982-90; was see under CHROMIUM-COBALT ALLOYS 1965-81; was heading 1963-64