Iron Spherical Powder

Iron Spherical Powder features high flowability, narrow particle size distribution, and uniform morphology, making it well-suited for laser powder bed fusion, binder jetting, and conventional powder metallurgy. In research and laboratory settings, it supports precise material behavior studies, alloy development, and process parameter optimization. Its consistent packing and sintering response enhance part density and dimensional stability in prototyping and functional component fabrication. The powder is frequently used in developing soft magnetic materials, structural parts, and magnetic cores for automotive, energy storage, and sensor applications. Its spherical shape improves layer deposition in additive manufacturing, reducing defects and improving surface finish.

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Mean Particle Size		Nominal
Minimum Particle Size		Nominal
Maximum Particle Size		Nominal
Maximum Particle Size		Nominal
Particle Size D10		Nominal
Particle Size D50		Nominal
Particle Size D90		Nominal

Material Properties for Metals

Atomic Properties

Element	Value
Atomic number	26
Crystal structure	Body centred cubic
Electronic structure	Ar 3d⁶ 4s²
Valences shown	2, 3, 4, 6
Atomic weight( amu )	55.847
Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns )	2.56
Photo-electric work function( eV )	4.4
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	58/ 0.3
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	57/ 2.1
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	56/ 91.8
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	54/ 5.8
Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm )	0.128
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	2/ 16.18
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	5/ 75.0
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	4/ 54.8
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	3/ 30.65
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	1/ 7.87
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	Jun-99

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Hardness - Mohs	04-May
Material condition	Polycrystalline
Poisson's ratio	0.293
Bulk modulus( GPa )	169.8
Tensile modulus( GPa )	211.4
Izod toughness( J m⁻¹ )	Aug-16
Tensile strength( MPa )	180-210
Yield strength( MPa )	120-150

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm )	10.1@20@20°C
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ )	0.0065@0-100°C
Thermal emf against Pt (cold 0C - hot 100C)( mV )	1.98

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Boiling point( C )	2750
Density( gcm⁻³ )	7.87@20°C

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Melting point( C )	1535
Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ )	6095
Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ )	272
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	444@25°C
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	80.4@0-100°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	12.1@0-100°C