Cobalt Triboride (Co3B)-Powder

Characteristic




Cobalt borides are inorganic compounds with the general formula CoxBy.The two main cobalt borides CoB and Co2B. These are refractory materials.







Application

Materials Science

Cobalt boride is known to be exceptionally resistant to oxidation, a chemical property which makes compound useful in the field of materials science. For instance, studies suggest cobalt boride can increase the lifespan of metal parts when used as a coating, imparting surfaces with higher corrosion and wear resistance. These properties have been exploited in the field of biomedical sciences for the design of specialized drug delivery systems.




Renewable Energy

Cobalt boride has also been studied as a catalyst for hydrogen storage and fuel cell technologies.




Organic Synthesis

Cobalt boride is also an effective hydrogenation catalyst used in organic synthesis. In one study, cobalt boride was found to be the most selective transition metal based catalyst available for the production of primary amines via nitrile reduction, even exceeding other cobalt containing catalysts such as Raney cobalt.