Iron metal

Iron powder is a grey powder with metallic luster, high density, good electrical and thermal conductivity, easily oxidised, and widely used in metallurgy, powder metallurgy, magnetic materials, catalysts and many other fields.

VIMATERIAl offers a wide range of Iron metal powders . Our Iron metal powders have the advantages of uniform particle size, low impurity content, high chemical stability and good performance in applications. We have a professional technology research and development team, accept custom and experimental, if you need please contact us.

Physical Properties

Molecular formula: Fe

Molecular weight: 55.85

Appearance: Usually grey to grey-black amorphous fine powder.

Density: 7.86g/cm³

Melting point: 1535°C

Boiling point: 2750°C

Crystal structure: Iron has different crystal structures at different temperatures. At room temperature, iron has a body-centred cubic (BCC) structure. When heated above 912°C, it changes to a face-centred cubic (FCC) structure, and above 1394°C, it returns to a body-centred cubic (BCC) structure.

Applications of Iron Powder

Iron and steel industry: It is used as the basic raw material for steel making, and combined with other elements through melting and other processes to make various kinds of steel products, which is an important source of steel required by construction, machinery manufacturing and other industries.

Powder metallurgy: made into high-precision, complex-shaped mechanical parts, such as gears, bearings, etc., through pressing, sintering and other processes, widely used in automotive, aerospace and other fields, to meet the special requirements for the performance and shape of the parts.

Magnetic materials: used in the manufacture of magnets, electromagnets and other magnetic devices, the use of its ferromagnetism, to provide magnetic fields for electronic equipment, electric power systems, etc., such as speakers, magnetic components in the motor.

Chemical industry: as a catalyst to participate in a variety of chemical reactions, such as in ammonia synthesis reaction to improve the reaction rate, promote the efficient synthesis of chemical products, enhance the efficiency of chemical production.

Quality Control

Each batch of our products starts from the careful selection of raw materials and goes through several advanced processes, with strict parameter control and real-time monitoring at each step. The entire production process follows the international quality management system, and the use of high-precision testing equipment carries out all-around precision testing of particle size distribution, purity, impurity content and other key indicators, without sparing any minor defects, in order to ensure the quality of each batch of products.

Packaging and Storage

Iron powders are packed in double vacuum bags or bottles and cartons.

Iron metal powders should be stored in a dry, cool and well-ventilated environment to avoid moisture and prolonged contact with air and water, to prevent oxidisation and rusting, and should be kept away from sources of ignition and flammable materials, and sealed to prevent the powder from flying and being contaminated by other impurities.

FAQs

Q1: What is iron powder used for?

A: Iron powder is widely used in steel production, powder metallurgy, magnetic materials, catalysts, and mechanical part manufacturing. It is commonly used to produce gears, bearings, magnets, motors, and other industrial products.

Q2: Is iron powder good for you?

A: Iron powder is mainly used for industrial and research purposes and should not be directly consumed or inhaled. Fine iron powder may cause irritation to the eyes, skin, and respiratory system, so proper protective equipment and ventilation are recommended during handling.

Q3: Is iron powder natural?

A: Iron powder can be naturally derived from iron ore and processed into fine powder through industrial methods. It is made from natural iron metal but usually undergoes refining and manufacturing processes to achieve specific purity and particle size requirements.

Q4: Where can i buy iron powder?

A: It can be purchased from chemical suppliers, metal powder manufacturers, industrial material distributors, and online marketplaces. VIMATERIAL offers a variety of high-quality iron metal powders with different particle sizes and purity levels for industrial and research applications.