Cobalt alloys and their weld ability

The bachelor thesis is focused on the evaluation of the current state of use of cobalt and cobalt alloys. Due to its shortage and the growing need for precious metal for the production of Li-on batteries, its price, which is now almost at silver prices, is also rising. Some countries even described it as critical and they have bought it in large quantities. From 2020, it is expected that all cobalt will be reserved for the automotive industry, where the use of cobalt in batteries increases their capacity. It is therefore time to look for ways in which precious metal is economised in existing applications. This also includes welding. Of the existing welding technologies, laser welding looks to be the best. In this case no additional material is needed which reduces the need for cobalt. This technology was verified in the experimental part and evaluated by destructive tests (microhardness, microstructure, macrostructure)