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FE1835 Spherical Iron Based Powder (18Ni300)

Catalog No.FE1835
Material18Ni300
ShapeSpherical powder
particle size0-25,15-53,45-105,75-150μm

TFM offers high-quality spherical iron-based powders designed for 3D printing applications. As additive manufacturing technology evolves, so too will our selection of powders tailored for these processes. Notably, our 18Ni₃₀₀ powder, with its impressive tensile and yield strength, is an excellent choice for molding applications.

Spherical Iron-Based Powder Overview

The use of 3D printing technology, particularly in mold-making, has become one of the most established applications in metal additive manufacturing. This is especially true in the development of mold-shaped cooling systems. Spherical iron-based powders are ideal for printing critical components such as front and rear cores, inserts, and sliders for injection molds. These parts provide several key benefits, including shorter molding cycles, enhanced product quality, and more uniform mold temperature distribution.

Spherical Iron-Based Powder Specifications

Particle size0-25,15-53,45-105,75-105μm
Formspherical
Flowability≤18s
Apparent density≥4.2g/cc
Oxygen content≤300ppm
Nitrogen content≤300ppm
Composition (%)Ni:17-19; Mo:4.5-5.2; Co:8.5-9.5; Ti:0.6-0.8; Al:0.05-0.15; Cr≤0.5; Si≤0.1; C≤0.03; Fe: Bal
Tensile strength(Mpa)2050±50
Yield strength(Mpa)1900±50
Ductility (%)6±2

Spherical Iron-Based Powder Applications

This powder is widely used across several industries for various critical components, including:

  • Bearings
  • Belleville springs
  • Bolts
  • Cannon recoil springs
  • Rocket motors and missile casings
  • Couplings
  • Load cells
  • Flexures for missile guidance mechanisms
  • Helicopter drive shafts

Spherical Iron-Based Powder Packaging

Available in 2.5kg, 5kg, 25kg, or custom quantities as required. Packaging options include plastic bottles, cans, or iron containers, ensuring safe and secure transportation.

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FAQ

  • Metal powders are fine particles of metals produced through various processes such as atomization, reduction, or electrolysis. They are used in applications like additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy, and coatings.

  • Alloy powders consist of two or more metallic elements combined to enhance properties like strength, corrosion resistance, and ductility, whereas pure metal powders contain only a single element.

  • The shape affects flowability, packing density, and spreadability. Spherical particles are preferred in additive manufacturing due to their superior flow characteristics.

  • Spherical powders are typically produced using gas atomization, where molten metal is atomized into fine droplets that solidify into spherical shapes.

  • Spherical powders offer better flowability and packing density, leading to improved layer uniformity and mechanical properties in 3D-printed components.

  • Factors include particle size distribution, shape, chemical composition, purity, and production method.

  • Yes, metal powders can pose hazards such as toxicity, reactivity, combustibility, and instability. Proper handling, storage, and safety protocols are essential.

  • In powder metallurgy, metal powders are compacted and sintered to produce components with complex shapes and tailored properties, often with minimal waste.

  • Yes, unused or excess metal powders from manufacturing processes can often be collected, sieved, and reused, provided they meet quality standards.

  • The combination of different metals in alloy powders can enhance properties such as strength, hardness, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability, depending on the application requirements.

  • Spherical alloy powders are used in aerospace, automotive, medical implants, and tooling industries for manufacturing high-performance components via additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy.

Production methods like gas atomization, water atomization, and mechanical milling influence particle size, shape, and purity, which in turn affect the performance of the powders in various applications.

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