Aluminum Powder

MetalsTek Engineering is a professional supplier of Aluminum Powders, including its Spherical Powder, Nano Power, Micro Powder, and Atomized Powder.

Atomized Aluminum Powder

Material: Aluminum

Purity: Al 95%~98%

Mesh Size: 8~500 Mesh

Applications: Metallurgy, Fireworks, Explosion Material, etc.

Specifications & Applications

Grade	Al	Active Al	Impurities, Max.
Grade	>%	>%	Fe	Si	Cu	H2O
FLPA2500	98	/	0.5	0.5	0.1	0.2
FLPA1000	98	/	0.5	0.5	0.1	0.2
FLPA630	/	97	0.5	0.5	0.1	0.2
FLPA500	98	/	0.5	0.5	0.1	0.2
FLPA450	/	97	0.5	0.5	0.1	0.2
FLPA280	/	95	0.5	0.5	0.1	0.1
FLPA250	/	96	0.5	0.5	0.1	0.2
FLPA180	/	95	0.5	0.5	0.1	0.1
FLPA160A	98	/	0.5	0.5	0.1	0.2
FLPA160B	/	95	0.5	0.5	0.1	0.1
FLPA140	/	96	0.5	0.5	0.1	0.2
FLPA125	98	/	0.5	0.5	0.1	0.2
FLPA80	98	/	0.5	0.5	0.1	0.2

Grade	Particle Size Distribution		A.D. g/cm³ (Min)	Application
Grade	μm	% (Max)	A.D. g/cm³ (Min)	Application
FLPA2500	≥2500	0.3	/	Metallurgy and Special Iron Alloy
FLPA2500	＜200	15	/
FLPA1000	≥1000	0.3	/
FLPA1000	＜200	15	/
FLPA630	≥630	0.3	0.96	Firework and Explosion Material
	≥450	12
	＜250	20
FLPA500	≥500	0.3	/	Metallurgy
FLPA450	≥450	0.3	0.96	Firework and Explosion Material
	≥250	10
	＜140	20
FLPA280	≥280	10	0.96	Firework and Welding Material
FLPA280	＜180	40	0.96	Firework and Welding Material
FLPA250	≥250	0.3	0.96	Firework and Explosion Material
	≥160	10
	＜100	30
FLPA180	≥180	10	0.96	Firework, Friction and Welding Material
FLPA180	＜140	45	0.96	Firework, Friction and Welding Material
FLPA160A	≥160	0.3	/	Metallurgy and Chemical
FLPA160B	≥160	10	0.96	Firework and Chemical
FLPA160B	＜125	50	0.96	Firework and Chemical
FLPA140	≥140	0.3	0.97	Welding Material and Explosion Material
FLPA140	＜100	15	0.97	Welding Material and Explosion Material
FLPA125	≥125	0.3	/	Chemical and Refractory
FLPA80	≥80	5	/	Refractory

Applications

Conductive paste (backfield materials for solar cells, a conductive paste for solar panels, etc.)
Military industry (solid rocket propellant, aerospace, various ammunition fillers, etc.)
Powder metallurgy industry (thermite, steelmaking deoxidizer, alloy materials, etc.)
Chemical industry (aluminum silver paste for coatings, chemical catalysts, etc.)
Refractory materials (magnesia carbon bricks for steelmaking, etc.)
Composite materials (ceramics, thermal spraying composite metal powder, etc.)
New materials (new energy shielding materials, electronic materials, etc.)

Spherical Aluminum Powder

Material: Aluminum

Purity: Al 99.99% (Metal Basis 99%)

Density: 2.7 g/cc

Mesh Size: 8~200 Mesh

Applications: Fireworks, Explosions, Slurry, Detonators, Sparkles, etc.

Micro Aluminum Powder

Material: Aluminum, 7429-90-5

Purity: Al 99.9% (Metal Basis 99%)

Melting Point: 660℃

Mesh Size: 1,000μm, Nearly Spherical

Specific Surface Area: 9 m²/g

Applications: Fireworks, Explosions, Electronics, Paints, etc.

Nano Aluminum Powder

Material: Aluminum, 7429-90-5

Purity: Al 99.9% (Metal Basis 99%)

APS: 50nm, Nearly Spherical

Specific Surface Area: 20 m²/g

Applications: Fuel Additives, Sintering Additive, Metal Pigments, Metallurgy etc.

Description

Aluminum Powder is a finely ground form of aluminum metal, typically produced through the process of atomization or mechanical grinding. It is characterized by its fine particle size and high reactivity, making it suitable for a wide range of applications across industries such as aerospace, automotive, construction, and pyrotechnics. Aluminum Powder is commonly used as a fuel in solid rocket propellants, as an additive in paints, coatings, and pigments, and in the production of aluminum-based alloys and composites.

Spherical Aluminum Powder, on the other hand, is a specialized form of Aluminum Powder characterized by its spherical particle morphology. It is typically produced through atomization techniques that yield uniformly shaped particles with high sphericity and surface smoothness. Spherical Aluminum Powder offers improved flowability, packing density, and compressibility compared to irregularly shaped powders, making it particularly well-suited for applications such as additive manufacturing (3D printing), metal injection molding (MIM), and thermal spray coatings. Additionally, spherical aluminum powder is utilized in explosive formulations, where its uniform particle size distribution contributes to consistent performance and safety.

Applications of Aluminum Powders

Aluminum Powders, with their versatile properties, find widespread applications across various industries. Some key applications include:

Pyrotechnics and Explosives: Due to their high reactivity and combustion properties, aluminum powders are utilized in pyrotechnic formulations, fireworks, and explosives to produce bright flashes, sparks, and energetic effects.
Fuel Additives: Aluminum powders are used as fuel additives in solid rocket propellants, explosives, and energetic materials to increase energy density, combustion efficiency, and thrust in aerospace and defense applications.
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing): Aluminum powders are used as feedstock materials in additive manufacturing processes, where they are selectively deposited layer by layer to create complex, lightweight, and high-strength metal parts for aerospace, automotive, and medical applications.
Thermal Spray Coatings: Aluminum powders are sprayed onto surfaces using thermal spray techniques to create protective coatings with excellent corrosion resistance, thermal insulation, and wear resistance, commonly used in aerospace, power generation, and automotive industries.
Metallic Pigments and Inks: Aluminum powders are employed as metallic pigments and inks in printing applications, such as packaging, labels, and decorative printing, to impart metallic luster, gloss, and visual appeal.
Reactive Metal Composites: Aluminum powders are used as reinforcement materials in the production of reactive metal composites, such as aluminum matrix composites (AMCs) and aluminum metal-matrix composites (MMCs), which offer high strength, stiffness, and thermal conductivity for structural and aerospace applications.
Chemical Reactions and Catalysis: Aluminum powders serve as reactants or catalysts in various chemical reactions, including the production of hydrogen gas in hydrogen fuel cells, organic syntheses, and industrial chemical processes.
Concrete and Construction Materials: Aluminum powders are added to concrete mixes to produce lightweight concrete with enhanced thermal and acoustic insulation properties, suitable for construction applications in buildings, bridges, and infrastructure projects.
Paints, Coatings, and Pigments: Aluminum powders are added to paints, coatings, and pigments to enhance their reflective properties, provide metallic finishes, and improve corrosion resistance in architectural, automotive, and marine applications.

These diverse applications highlight the importance of Aluminum Powders in modern manufacturing, construction, and technology industries, contributing to advancements in materials science, engineering, and innovation.

Packaging

Our Aluminum Powder is clearly labeled externally to ensure efficient identification and quality control. We take great care to prevent any damage during storage or transportation.

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