Soft Iron Powder (Fe, Purity: 99.9%, APS: 60-70 µm)

Soft Iron Powder

Soft Iron powder refers to finely divided particles of iron that possess high magnetic permeability, low coercivity, and excellent softness. It is primarily characterized by its ability to magnetize and demagnetize easily under varying magnetic fields.

Applications

Magnetic Components:

Magnetic Cores: Soft iron powder is extensively used in the production of magnetic cores for transformers, motors, and inductors. These components require high magnetic permeability to efficiently transfer energy without losing magnetic flux, and  meets this requirement.

Electromagnetic Devices:

Electromagnets: is used in the production of electromagnets. Its high permeability and low coercivity make it ideal for creating strong magnetic fields when an electric current passes through a coil of wire wrapped around it.

Relays and Solenoids: Fe is also employed in electromagnets used in relays, solenoids, and actuators, where the material is magnetized temporarily to control mechanical movements or electrical connections.

Magnetic Recording Media: In some cases, is used in the production of magnetic recording media, where it plays a role in the storage and retrieval of data in devices like hard drives, tapes, and audio recorders.

Powder Metallurgy:

Sintered Parts: Soft iron powder is commonly used in powder metallurgy to produce sintered components, where the powder is compacted into molds and then heated to form solid parts. This process allows for the mass production of parts with complex shapes and high dimensional accuracy.

Magnetic Sensors:

Magnetoresistive Sensors: Soft iron powder is used in the fabrication of magnetic sensors, particularly magnetoresistive sensors. These sensors detect changes in magnetic fields and are widely used in applications such as position sensing, current sensing, and in automotive and industrial applications for monitoring speed and direction.