IRON12 Specifications
Hydrogen-reduced sponge iron powder. Highest internal porosity, highest surface area and lowest Apparent Density available. This is the most commonly used iron powder for friction applications.
Apparent Density
Low < 2
Particle Size
Course
Manufacturing Process
Hydrogen reduced sponge iron powder
Product Specification
Physical Properties
| Min | Max | Unit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apparent Density | 1 | 2.5 | g/cm³ |
Chemical Analysis
| Min | Max | Unit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| H2-loss | 2.5 | % | |
| O-tot | % |
Sieve Analysis
| um (mesh) | Min | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1000 | 0.0 | % | |
| 850 | 2.0 | % | |
| 250 | 30.0 | 70.0 | % |
| 150 | 10 | 35 | % |
| 45 | 11.5 | 29.0 | % |
| -45 | 12.0 | % |
Typical Values
Typical Value Physical Properties
| Typical | Unit | |
|---|---|---|
| Apparent Density | 1.35 | g/cm³ |
| Particle Density | 6.48 | g/cm³ |
| Specific Surface Area (BET) | 200 | m²/kg |
Chemical Analysis
| Typical | Unit | |
|---|---|---|
| Fe | 97.3 | % |
| H2-loss | 1.55 | % |
| O-tot | 1.65 | % |
| C | 0.01 | % |
| S | 0.008 | % |
| P | 0.002 | % |
| Si | 0.1 | % |
| Insolubles | 0.15 | % |
Ordering and Pricing
Please contact 973-405-6248 to discuss your specific requirements based on your applications.