Iron Micron Powder ( Fe, 99.99%, 5 µm )

Technical Description:

Iron Micron Powder (Fe, 99.99%, 5 µm) is a fine, high-purity powder composed of iron (Fe) with a purity of 99.99%. The powder has an average particle size of 5 micrometers (µm), making it an ultra-fine material suitable for high-performance applications that demand fine and uniform particles.

• Chemical Composition:
  • Iron (Fe) content: 99.99%, which indicates extremely high purity and very minimal contamination, making it ideal for specialized, precise applications.
• Particle Size:
  • The powder particles are sized at 5 micrometers, which is relatively small and fine, enabling it to be used in high-precision manufacturing processes.
• Shape:
  • The powder could be irregular or slightly spherical, depending on its method of production, but typically for micron-sized powders, the particles are irregular with sharp edges.
• Purity:
  • 99.99% purity means the powder is essentially free from other metals, making it highly suitable for sensitive applications requiring minimal impurity levels.

Applications:

1. Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing):
   • Iron powder with such fine particle size is commonly used in additive manufacturing technologies, such as selective laser sintering (SLS) and selective laser melting (SLM). The small size of the particles provides excellent detail and layer bonding, enabling the creation of complex, high-performance parts. It is used in industries like automotive, aerospace, and medical devices for producing parts with precision.
2. Magnetic Applications:
   • Iron powder with such high purity is used in the production of soft magnetic materials, which are critical in electronic devices such as transformers, inductors, and electric motors. The fine powder is particularly useful for achieving specific magnetic properties in sintered components.
3. Powder Metallurgy:
   • Iron micron powder is used in the production of sintered metal components. These components are widely used in industries such as automotive (for manufacturing parts like gears, bushings, and bearings), as well as in electronics and mechanical systems. The fine particle size enhances the sintering process, providing better density and strength to the final products.
4. Electromagnetic Shielding:
   • Due to its excellent conductivity and magnetic properties, iron powder can be utilized for electromagnetic shielding. This application is important for protecting sensitive electronics from interference and ensuring that devices function properly in various environments.
5. Catalysis:
   • Iron powders can serve as catalysts or catalyst supports in chemical reactions, especially in industrial processes like the production of ammonia or hydrogen. The high surface area provided by the fine powder aids in increasing the effectiveness of the catalytic process.
6. Electroplating and Coatings:
   • The fine iron powder can be used in the production of iron-based coatings or electroplated components. This is important for providing additional strength, wear resistance, and other desirable characteristics to parts used in machinery and industrial equipment.
7. Battery Technology:
   • Iron powder is used in the development of batteries, especially in advanced energy storage systems. The fine powder can be part of cathode or anode materials in certain battery types, such as lithium-ion or solid-state batteries, where high purity and particle size control are critical to battery performance.
8. Iron-Based Composites:
   • Iron micron powder is used in the development of iron-based composite materials. These composites are used in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications where materials need to combine the strength and durability of metals with other characteristics, like wear resistance or corrosion resistance.
9. Metal Injection Molding (MIM):
   • The fine particle size of iron powder makes it ideal for use in Metal Injection Molding (MIM) processes, which are used to create highly intricate and complex parts. These parts are often used in the medical, electronics, and aerospace industries, where precision and high strength are required.
10. Sintered Bearings and Bushings:
    • Due to its excellent mechanical properties when sintered, iron micron powder is often used in the manufacture of sintered bearings, bushings, and other structural components in machinery, where the ability to withstand pressure and friction is essential.
11. Manufacturing of Steel:
    • The high purity of iron powder makes it valuable for steel-making processes, particularly in powder metallurgy to produce high-quality, high-performance steels or iron-based alloys.

These applications benefit from iron’s properties like high strength, good thermal conductivity, and electrical properties, and the ultra-fine particle size enhances the material’s performance in precision and advanced technologies.