Cobalt Chrome Molybdenum Bar Stock - Chrome Moly Steel - ASTM F1537 Alloy 1

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We are suppliers of Cobalt Chrome Molybdenum (ASTM F1537 Alloy 1) in round bar stock, sometimes known as chrome moly steel. This is a cobalt-chromium-molybdenum (Co-Cr-Mo) alloy used for machining and forging stock, especially in the medical implant industry. The molybdenum improves strength and heat resistance, while the chromium provides oxidation and corrosion resistance. Our CoCrMo bar stock (F1537 Alloy 1) is primarily used in the medical manufacturing industry, where its high fatigue life is appropriate for repeated movements found in joints like knees and hips. Biocompatibility is similar to titanium, with greater mechanical strength for load bearing applications. Our medical grade CCM steel bar is domestically melted and produced by a leading global US manufacturer and is universally accepted by all major medical OEMs. 

Inventory Size Ranges for Cobalt Chrome Moly

Type Thickness ASTM UNS Get a Quote
Bar 0.250" - 1.250" ASTM F1537, ASTM F1537 Alloy #1 UNS R31537 Get a Quote

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Working with Cobalt Chrome Molybdenum (CCM)

This low alloy steel features high strength, hardness, toughness, and creep-resistance that also makes it difficult to machine when compared to mild carbon steels. Tools can wear rapidly with this product, and work hardening should be minimized with sharp tools and low vibration machines and mounts. Difficulty in machining is comparable to titanium alloyed steel. We can supply custom precision ground sizes and tolerances upon demand.

Cobalt Chrome Moly Supply Chain Solutions

  • Get same or next day shipment from stock; mill quantities to blanket orders
  • FIRSTCUT+® Processing Services
  • Comprehensive inventory management
  • All material is melt-source traceable

 

Other industry standards we comply with:

Common Trade Names

  • BioDur® Carpenter CCM® Alloy
  • CarTech® BioDur® CCM® Alloy

Industry Applications for Cobalt Chrome Moly

  • Acetabular Cups
  • Knee replacements
  • Hip replacement implants
  • Shoulder replacement implants
  • Spinal rods, cages and disc replacement
  • Fracture fixation

Our medical grade CCM round bar is domestically melted and produced by a leading global US manufacturer and is universally accepted by all major medical OEMs.

Chemical Composition

Chemical Composition Percentage of Cobalt Chrome Moly
Element Min Max
Co Cobalt - 66.00
Cr Chromium - 27.0
Ni Nickel - 0.2
Mo Molybdenum - 5.5
C Carbon - 0.04

Physical Properties

Physical Properties of Cobalt Chrome Moly
PropertyValue

Density

0.2990 lb/in

Poisson?s Ratio

0.300

Modulus of Elasticity

(E) 35.0 x 10³ ksi  

Modulus of Rigidity

(G) 13.4 x 10³ ksi

Specific Gravity

8.29

Mechanical Properties

Mechanical Properties of Cobalt Chrome Moly
Condition0.2% Yield StrengthUltimate Tensile Strength% Elongation in 4D% Reduction of AreaHRC Hardness

Annealed

85 ksi (585 MPa)

150 ksi (1035 MPa)

2523

30

Warm Worked

135 ksi (930 MPa)

190 ksi (1310 MPa)

2623

40

Hot Worked

110 ksi (760 MPa)

160 ksi (1100 MPa)

2523

33

Datasheet

cobalt-chrome-moly-datasheet.pdf (659.45 KB)

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