Metal powders
Stainless Steel (304)
Typical Sieve Analysis (-85#) |
Mesh(BSS) |
Microns |
Percentage |
+85 |
>180 |
5.0 % max |
-325 |
<45 |
15-20 % |
Physical |
|
-85 # |
-325 # |
Apparent Density (g/cc) |
3.10-3.15 |
3.90-4.00 |
Flow Rate (secs/50g) |
26-28 |
20-22 |
Chemical |
Chemical Composition |
Wt% |
Cr |
18-20% |
Ni |
8-12% |
C |
0.03% max |
Si |
1.0 % max |
Mn |
2.0% max |
Fe |
Rest |
Oxygen content |
0.2% max |
Typical applications of stainless steel powders:
- Lock hardware
- Appliance parts
- Exhaust system components
- Metal Injection Moulding
- Sintered filters
- Automobile components
Stainless Steel (316L)
Typical Sieve Analysis 22/52 # |
Mesh(BSS) |
Microns |
Percentage |
+22 |
>710 |
10% max |
-52 |
<300 |
15 % max |
-72 |
<212 |
1.0 % |
-150 |
<106 |
0.1 % max |
Typical Sieve Analysis 52/85 # |
Mesh(BSS) |
Microns |
Percentage |
+36 |
>425 |
1.0% max |
+52 |
>300 |
10% max |
-85 |
<180 |
15 % max |
-100 |
<150 |
1.0% max |
Typical Sieve Analysis 85/120 # |
Mesh(BSS) |
Microns |
Percentage |
+52 |
>300 |
1.0 % max |
+72 |
>212 |
15 % max |
-100 |
<150 |
20 % max |
-150 |
<106 |
2.0 % max |
Physical |
|
22/52 |
52/85 |
85/120 |
Apparent Density (g/cc) |
3.0-3.2 |
3.3-3.5 |
3.4-3.6 |
Flow Rate (secs/50g) |
Poor |
36-38 |
29-31 |
Chemical |
Chemical Composition |
22/52 |
52/85 |
85/120 |
Cr |
16-18% |
16-18% |
16-18% |
Ni |
10-14% |
10-14% |
10-14% |
Mo |
2-3% |
2-3% |
2-3% |
C |
0.03 max |
0.03 max |
0.03 max |
Si |
1.0 % max |
1.0 % max |
1.0 % max |
Mn |
2.0% max |
2.0% max |
2.0% max |
Fe |
Rest |
Rest |
Rest |
Oxygen content |
0.2% max |
0.2% max |
0.2% max |
Copper
Typical Sieve Analysis (-85#) |
Mesh(BSS) |
Microns |
Percentage |
+85 |
>180 |
5.0 % max |
-350 |
<45 |
35-50 % |
Physical |
|
-85 # |
-350 # |
-500# |
Apparent Density (g/cc) |
5.25-5.30 |
4.40-4.45 |
3.97-3.99 |
Flow Rate (secs/50g) |
12-14 |
16-17 |
24-26 |
Chemical |
Chemical Composition |
Wt% |
Cu |
99% min |
others |
0.75% max |
Oxygen content |
0.25% max |
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
- P/M Parts
- Resin Bonded Friction Materials
- Self Lubricating Bearings
- Alternator Brushes
- Catalyst Applications
- Friction Components
- Electrical parts
- Chemical formulations
NICKEL ALUMINUM
Typical Sieve Analysis (-85#) |
Mesh(BSS) |
Microns |
Percentage |
+85 |
>180 |
5.0 % max |
-350 |
<45 |
5-10 % |
Physical |
|
-85 # |
Apparent Density (g/cc) |
2.50-2.65 |
Flow Rate (secs/50g) |
36-38 |
Chemical |
|
I |
II |
Element |
Wt% |
Wt% |
Aluminum |
5 |
50 |
Nickel |
Rest |
Rest |
Others |
0.5%max |
0.5% |
Oxygen |
0.1%max |
0.15%max |
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS:
- Bond coat for thermal barrier coatings
- Catalyst
NICKEL-CHROMIUM
Typical Sieve Analysis (-350#) |
Mesh(BSS) |
Microns |
Percentage |
-350 |
<45 |
100 |
Physical |
|
-350 # |
Apparent Density (g/cc) |
4.12 |
Flow Rate (secs/50g) |
20-22 |
Chemical |
Element |
Wt% |
Chromium |
45 |
Silicon |
0.5 |
Iron |
0.35 |
Manganese |
0.03 |
Carbon |
0.08 |
Oxygen |
0.15 max |
Others |
1 max |
Nickel |
Balance |
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS:
- Cold spraying
- Hot spraying
COPPER-ALUMINUM
Typical Sieve Analysis (-85#) |
Mesh(BSS) |
Microns |
Percentage |
+85 |
>180 |
5.0 % max |
-350 |
<45 |
5-15 % |
Physical |
|
-85 # |
-350 # |
Apparent Density (g/cc) |
2.10 |
2.25 |
Flow Rate (secs/50g) |
40-42 |
46-48 |
Chemical |
|
I |
II |
III |
Element |
Wt% |
Wt% |
Wt% |
Al |
5 |
40 |
50 |
Cu |
Rest |
Rest |
Rest |
Others |
0.5% max |
0.5%max |
0.5%max |
Oxygen |
0.15 % max |
0.15%max |
0.15%max |
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS:
- Paints and pigments
- Specialty chemicals
- pyrotechnics
COPPER-CHROMIUM
Typical Sieve Analysis (-85#) |
Mesh(BSS) |
Microns |
Percentage |
+85 |
>180 |
5.0 % max |
-325 |
<45 |
15-20 % |
Physical |
|
-85 # |
-350 # |
Apparent Density (g/cc) |
4.75 |
4.2 |
Flow Rate (secs/50g) |
12-14 |
22-24 |
Chemical |
Element |
Wt% |
Chromium |
10% |
Copper |
10% |
Others |
1.0% max |
Oxygen |
0.10% Max |
TYPICAL APPLICATION:
COPPER-ZINC-ALUMINUM
Typical Sieve Analysis (-85#) |
Mesh(BSS) |
Microns |
Percentage |
+85 |
>180 |
5% max |
-350 |
<45 |
35-50 % |
Physical |
|
-85 # |
Apparent Density (g/cc) |
2.06 |
Flow Rate (secs/50g) |
40-42 |
Chemical |
Element |
Wt% |
Cu |
55 |
Zn |
40 |
Al |
5 max |
Oxygen |
0.2 max |
TYPICAL APPLICATION:
- Paints and pigments
- Powder Metallurgy components
COPPER-TIN-ZINC
Typical Sieve Analysis (-85#) |
Mesh(BSS) |
Microns |
Percentage |
+85 |
>180 |
5% max |
-350 |
<45 |
30-50 % |
Physical |
|
-85 # |
Apparent Density (g/cc) |
3.68 |
Flow Rate (secs/50g) |
20-22 |
Chemical |
Element |
Wt% |
Cu |
87 |
Sn |
10.5 |
Zn |
2.5 |
Oxygen |
0.15 max |
TYPICAL APPLICATION:
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