Aluminum alloy Spherical powder
Aluminum alloy Spherical powder
| Aluminum alloy Spherical powder | |
| Product No | NRE-60100 |
| Purity | 99.9% |
| Mesh | 30-500 mesh |
| Color | Silver Gray |
AlZn8020
|
Composition |
wt. (%) | |||||||
| Zn | Fe | Si | Cu | Ti | Mg | Mn | Al | |
| 19.055% | 0.095% | 0.033% | 0.01% | 0.005% | 0.01% | 0.02% | balance | |
AlZn9010
|
Composition |
wt. (%) | |||||||
| Zn | Fe | Si | Cu | Ti | Mg | Mn | Al | |
| 0.095% | 0.095% | 0.033% | 0.01% | 0.005% | 0.01% | 0.02% | balance | |
Theoretical density and combustion heat
| Sample
(g/cm³) |
Theoretical density
(g/cm³) |
Combustion Heatk
(J/g) |
Calculated value according to alloy ratio (J/g) |
| Al-Zn9010-6μm | 2.87 | 26.61 | 26.76 |
| Al-Zn8020-6μm | 3.08 | 23.42 | 24.38 |
Aluminum alloy Spherical powder
Aluminum alloy spherical powders are widely used in various industrial and commercial applications due to their excellent properties such as low density, corrosion resistance, and ease of processing.
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
Selective Laser Melting (SLM) and Electron Beam Melting (EBM) are popular additive manufacturing techniques that use aluminum alloy spherical powders. These processes allow for the precise creation of complex parts with minimal material waste. Aluminum alloys such as AlSi10Mg are commonly used in aerospace, automotive, and tooling applications.
Metal Injection Molding (MIM)
In MIM, fine metal powders (including aluminum alloys) are mixed with a binder to create a feedstock. This feedstock is then injected into molds and subjected to heat treatment to sinter the metal. The spherical nature of the powder allows for better flowability, which improves the molding process and part quality.
Aerospace and Automotive Components
Aluminum alloy powders are used in the production of lightweight, high-performance parts for aerospace and automotive industries. These include engine components, heat exchangers, and structural parts where weight reduction is critical, but strength and thermal resistance must be maintained.
Thermal Spray Coatings
Aluminum alloy powders are commonly used in thermal spraying applications, where they are sprayed onto surfaces to create protective coatings. These coatings provide wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and thermal protection for parts in harsh environments, such as in marine and industrial applications.
Casting and Metalworking
Aluminum alloy powders are used in powder metallurgy processes to create components with intricate shapes. They can be used for producing parts that require high precision, such as gears, bearings, and automotive components. The spherical shape of the powder contributes to better flow and uniform compaction during the sintering process.
