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Spherical Aluminium Powder

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Aluminium Powder

As the name suggests, aluminum powder is simply aluminum in powder form and is created using aluminum flakes. Aluminum powder is a light, silvery-white to gray, odorless powder. It is a reactive flammable material.

Aluminum powders are used for several applications such as the manufacture of slurry, explosives, and detonators. The thermit process is used to manufacture ferroalloys and specialized welding applications such as rails pyrotechnic to manufacture crackers, sparkles, and other pyrotechnic products. Products of aluminum paste, paints, and several powder components are used in automobiles. It is also used to produce different types of electronics. In addition to those uses, it is found in many other paints and sealants in the market.

Aluminium Metal powder

The most important property of aluminum powder is to go through a vigorous exothermic reaction and, when it gets oxidized, it finds application in the pyrotechnic process. It is much safer and easier to handle as compared to its alternatives. In addition to the safety aspect, aluminum powder combined with other compounds can produce some spectacular and varied effects when used in fireworks. In the foundry, aluminum powder is used as a deoxidant and exothermic tapping compound to increase casting yield.

Where to buy aluminum powder? Various aluminum powder is sold at ARS. If you do not find the powders you need, please feel free to contact us. We can supply customized sizes and powders according to customers’ requirements.

Grade Product Name Chemical Composition Particle Size
Al-1 Aluminum powder Al:≥ 99.0%
Other: ≤ 1.0%		  -200 mesh
Custom sizes are available.

 

Spherical Aluminum Powder and Aluminum Based Alloy Powder

 

The aluminum powder is manufactured in several forms, such as flake-like particles, and granular powder (atomized aluminum). Aluminum powders are used in paints, pigments, protective coatings, printing inks, rocket fuel, explosives, abrasives, and ceramics. Furthermore, it is used in the production of inorganic and organic aluminum chemicals and as catalysts. Aluminum powder is mixed with carbon and used in the manufacture of fireworks. The coarse powder is used in aluminothermic (thermite reaction).

Grade: 2219, 2024, 6061, AlSi7Mg/ZL101, AlSi12/ZL102, AlSi10Mg/ZL104, Al-Si5Cu1Mg/ZL105

Standard: GB/T 17100, ASTM F75, ASTM F562, GB/T 1480, GB/T 5329, GB/T 8180

Shape: Spherical, Ψ0≥0.85

Appearance: Gray

3D Printing Application: SLM, LMD

Other Applications: PM, MIN, HIP, SP, Welding repair

Package: Vacuum packaging (Aluminum foil bag) or argon-filled protective packaging (Aluminum bottle)

Mechanical Properties of AlSi10Mg Powder

Grade Mechanical Properties
σb（MPa） σ0.2（MPa） δ（%）
AlSi10Mg 280-350 170-220 8-18
≥300 ≥170 ≥3.5

 

Chemical Composition of Aluminum-Based Alloy Powder

Chemical Composition
(wt%)		 Grade
AlSi10Mg/ZL104 AlSi12/ZL102 AlSi7Mg/ZL101 7A04 2A12 2A14
Si 10-11 11-13 6.5-7.5 0.5 0.5 0.6-1.2
Mg 0.4-0.45 ≤0.1 0.25-0.45 1.8-2.8 1.2-1.8 0.4-0.8
Fe 0.14-0.55 ≤0.25 0.5 0.5 0.7
Cu <0.05 ≤0.3 1.4-2.0 3.8-4.9 3.9-4.8
Mn <0.01-0.45 ≤0.1 0.2-0.6 0.3-0.9 0.4-1.0
Al Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal.
Ni <0.01-0.05 0.1 0.1
Zn <0.01-0.1 ≤0.2 5-7 0.3 0.3
Pb <0.01-0.05 ≤0.02
Sn <0.01-0.05 ≤0.02
Ti <0.01-0.15 0.1 0.15 0.15
O ≤0.05 ≤0.05 ≤0.05 ≤0.05 ≤0.05 ≤0.05
Cr 0.1-0.25
Res Each 0.05 0.05 0.05
Res Total 0.1 0.1 0.1

Fine Spherical Aluminum Powder

The product’s specifications and component
Grade Particle Size (um) Activated Aluminium (≥%) Impurity Content ≤%
Fe Si Cu Mg Zn H2O Total Impurities
ARS0# ≥30 98.0 0.05 0.015 0.001 0.001 0.017 0.1 0.15
ARS1# 26-29 98.0 0.05 0.015 0.001 0.001 0.017 0.1 0.15
24-26 0.05 0.015 0.001 0.001 0.017 0.1 0.15
21-24 0.05 0.015 0.001 0.001 0.017 0.1 0.15
ARS2# 19-21 98.0 0.05 0.015 0.001 0.001 0.017 0.1 0.15
17-19 0.05 0.015 0.001 0.001 0.017 0.1 0.15
15-17 0.05 0.015 0.001 0.001 0.017 0.1 0.15
ARS3# 13-15 98.0 0.05 0.015 0.001 0.001 0.017 0.1 0.15
11-13 0.05 0.015 0.001 0.001 0.017 0.1 0.15
9-11 0.05 0.015 0.001 0.001 0.017 0.1 0.15
8-10 0.05 0.015 0.001 0.001 0.017 0.1 0.15
ARS4# 7-8 98.0 0.05 0.015 0.001 0.001 0.017 0.1 0.15
6-7 0.05 0.015 0.001 0.001 0.017 0.1 0.15
5-6 0.05 0.015 0.001 0.001 0.017 0.1 0.15
4-5 0.05 0.015 0.001 0.001 0.017 0.1 0.15
ARS5# 3-4 98.0 0.05 0.015 0.001 0.001 0.017 0.1 0.15
2-3 0.05 0.015 0.001 0.001 0.017 0.1 0.15
1-2 0.05 0.015 0.001 0.001 0.017 0.1 0.15

 

Note: It can be customized according to customer requirements, including particle size distribution, size, interval, span, tap density, bulk density, oxygen content and other parameters of the adjustment.

Characteristics of Fine Spherical Aluminum Powder

1. High purity Aluminum, less impurities.
2. The appearance of Sliver, high sphericity.
3. Active aluminum content greater than 98%, very low moisture content.
4. High tap density, no caking phenomenon.

Applications of Fine Spherical Aluminum Powder

Metallic pigment
Steelmaking deoxidizer
Crystal fiber
Titanium dioxide
The thermal spraying powder
Ceramic
Refractory (magnesia carbon brick)
Solar energy electronic pastes

Fine Spherical High Pure Aluminum

The product’s specifications and component

Grade Particle Size (um) Activated Aluminium (≥%) Impurity Content ≤% (PPM)
Cu Fe Si Zn Ti Cr Ni Co C H2O
ARS0# ≥30 99.9 50 150 150 30 30 20 50 50 30 100
ARS1# 26-29 99.9 50 150 150 30 30 20 50 50 30 100
24-26
21-24
ARS2# 19-21 99.9 50 150 150 30 30 20 50 50 30 100
17-19
15-17
ARS3# 13-15 99.9 50 150 150 30 30 20 50 50 30 100
11-13
9-11
8-10
ARS4# 7-8 99.9 50 150 150 30 30 20 50 50 30 100
6-7
5-6
4-5
ARS5# 3-4 99.9 50 150 150 30 30 20 50 50 30 100
2-3
1-2
Note: It can be customized according to the customer’s requirements, including particle size distribution, size, interval, span, tap density, bulk density, oxygen content, and other adjustment parameters.

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