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Superhard materials promise extended wear capability

Journal Article · · World Oil; (United States)
OSTI ID:7305546
Superhard materials ranging in hardness between that of tungsten carbide and diamonds, are being evaluated for use as cutting elements in drill bits and as wear surfaces on stabilizers. Physical properties of the materials, a lab test, and prototype bit are discussed. Compounds considered potentially useful for drilling applications include boron carbide, titanium diboride, silicon carbide, silicon nitride, and some other mixtures of boron carbide and titanium diboride have exhibited unusual qualities and exceed the wear resistance of the parent compounds in some applications.
Research Organization:
Sabre Drill Bits, Inc., Philadelphia
OSTI ID:
7305546
Journal Information:
World Oil; (United States), Journal Name: World Oil; (United States) Vol. 184:1; ISSN WOOIA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English