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Iron Powders for Chemical Applications
Iron powders may be used in many
different chemical applications from the production of magnetic paints to production of Iron
salts (Nitrate, Sulfate, ..).
Iron powders also play a role in the recycling of industrial chemicals and are
utilized in steel plants and the pharmaceutical industry.
For some applications there is more or less no alternative to iron powder. Such
applications often have special requirements for specific properties and
stringent demands for consistency. In other applications the high surface area
and/or purity of iron powder are a major concern. In many cases iron powder can offer more cost-effective solutions compared to
alternative methods. Savings are often the result of increased productivity and
lower cost.
Application Examples
Iron powder is used to manufacture
ferric/ferrous chloride, which is used in water purification and other
applications. (Magnetite or Black Iron Oxide also have the same uses)
Iron powder is an important part of oxygen-absorbing “active packs” which are
used to retain the freshness of foods.
A normal acetylene-oxygen flame cannot generate sufficient heat to cut materials
such as stainless steel, due to the formation of heat-resistant slag. Powder
cutting, in which iron powder is added to the flame has a twofold effect. The
temperature increases, due to the burning of the iron powder, and the
heat-resistant slag is diluted, which lowers the melting temperature.
Iron powder can be added to polymers for many different purposes, such as making
injection-molded or extruded components magnetic. Other possible objectives
include increases in weight, heat conductivity or sound-absorbing qualities.
Iron powder is a promising material for the removal of sulfur from gasified
fuels and waste. This way, most of the sulfur can be removed before the gases
are used for production of electrical energy or liquid fuel.
Questions? Please call
973-405-6249 to discuss your specific needs.
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