Micro Iron Powder (Fe) Description
Micro Iron Powder is a finely divided form of iron, typically with particle sizes ranging from a few micrometers to tens of micrometers. It exhibits a high surface area-to-volume ratio, which enhances its reactivity compared to bulk iron. The powder is often characterized by its high purity, excellent compressibility, and good sintering properties, making it suitable for various industrial applications, including powder metallurgy, magnetic materials, and additive manufacturing. Micro Iron Powder also has excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, which can be leveraged to produce conductive inks and coatings. Its magnetic properties are particularly useful in the fabrication of inductors, transformers, and other electronic components.
Micro Iron Powder (Fe) Specification
Physical Properties
Apparent Density
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g/cm3
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<1.1
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Specific Surface Area
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m2/g
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1200-1350
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Laser particle size (μm)
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D10
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1-2
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D50
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2-3
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D90
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4-6
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Chemical Composition
Element
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Fe ≥
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C ≤
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P ≤
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S ≤
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O ≤
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AIC ≤
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%
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98.5
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0.02
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0.01
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0.02
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0.65
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0.3
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Micro Iron Powder (Fe) Applications
1. Powder Metallurgy: Used in the production of sintered components such as gears, bearings, and structural parts. Its excellent compressibility and sintering behavior make it ideal for creating dense, strong, and precise metal parts.
2. Magnetic Materials: Employed in the manufacturing of magnetic cores for inductors, transformers, and other electromagnetic devices due to its magnetic properties. It is also used in producing soft magnetic composites, which are essential in electrical engineering.
3. Additive Manufacturing: Utilized in 3D printing for producing metal parts with complex geometries. Micro Iron Powder can be used in various additive manufacturing processes, including selective laser sintering (SLS) and binder jetting.
4. Conductive Inks and Coatings: The powder’s excellent electrical conductivity makes it suitable for producing conductive inks and coatings used in printed electronics, such as RFID tags, sensors, and flexible circuits.
5. Catalysis: Micro Iron Powder can catalyze chemical reactions, particularly in the reduction of organic compounds or in hydrogenation processes.
6. Water Treatment: Used in water purification systems to remove contaminants, such as heavy metals and organic pollutants, through reduction or adsorption processes.
7. Magnetic Recording Media: Employed in the production of magnetic recording tapes and other storage media, where fine iron particles are needed to store and read data efficiently.
8. Pharmaceuticals: Micro iron powder can be used in the formulation of iron supplements and fortification of food products, providing a source of dietary iron.
Micro Iron Powder (Fe) Packaging
Our Micro Iron Powder (Fe) is carefully handled during storage and transportation to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.