Iron powder
{{Short description|Metal dust}}
Iron powder has several uses; for example production of magnetic alloys and certain types of steels.{{Citation
| author = A.K. Gaiduchenko, S.G. Napara-Volgina
| year = 1995
| title = Development of iron powder metallurgy
| journal = Powder Metallurgy and Metal Ceramics
| volume = 34
| issue = 7–8
| pages = 424–428
| doi = 10.1007/BF00559435
}}
Iron powder is formed as a whole from several other iron particles. The particle sizes vary anywhere from 20-200 μm. The iron properties differ depending on the production method and history of a specific iron powder. There are three types of iron powder classifications: reduced iron powder, atomized powder,By spraying high-pressure water against liquid iron. and electrolytic iron powder. Each type is used in various applications depending on their properties. There is very little difference in the visual appearances of reduced iron powder and atomized iron powder.{{cite web|title=What is iron powder?|url=http://www.jfe-steel.co.jp/en/products/ironpowders/about.html|publisher=JFE Steel Corporation|accessdate=8 January 2014|archive-date=24 April 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060424085400/http://www.jfe-steel.co.jp/en/products/ironpowders/about.html|url-status=dead}}
Applications
=Automobiles=
Most iron powders are used for automobile parts.
==Engine parts==
==Steering parts, suspension, and brake parts==
==Seats and door parts==
==Transmission parts==
- M/T Synchronizer hub
- A/T Hub clutch
- Synchronizer ring
- Retaining plate
- Synchronizer key
- Pressure plate
- Shift fork
- Turbine hub
- Weight governor
- Cam stater T. C.
- Outer race
=Other=
Iron powder is also used for the following:
- Bearings and filter parts
- Machine parts
- Hand Warmers
- High strength/wear-resistant parts
- Magnetic materials
- Friction parts (mainly automobile parts){{cite web|title=Applications of Iron Powder|url=http://www.jfe-steel.co.jp/en/products/ironpowders/youto.html|publisher=JFE Steel Corporation|accessdate=8 January 2014|archive-date=25 October 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061025171543/http://www.jfe-steel.co.jp/en/products/ironpowders/youto.html|url-status=dead}}
- As a metal energy carrier{{cite journal|url=https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pecs.2018.05.001|doi=10.1016/j.pecs.2018.05.001|title=Recyclable metal fuels for clean and compact zero-carbon power|year=2018|last1=Bergthorson|first1=Jeffrey M.|journal=Progress in Energy and Combustion Science|volume=68|pages=169-196|doi-access=free}}[https://www.metalot.org/images/knowledge/8/20241thepotentialofironpower.pdf Metalot - The Potential of Iron Power]
- Wet cycle: storage of energy and generation of hydrogen using iron powders[https://www.stiftung-klima.de/app/uploads/2024/10/DNV-Securing-Green-Hydrogen-for-the-German-Power-Sector_final-presentation-1.pdf DNV - Securing green hydrogen for the German power sector][https://www.teamsolid.org/ Team SOLID]
- Dry cycle: storage of energy, production of heat and electricity using iron powders[https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/sustainable-iron-powder-to-brew-beer-a-world-first-technology Interesting Engineering - Sustainable Iron Powder to Brew Beer, a World First Technology]National Geographic Magazine, nr 12, 2018
- Oxygen scavengers – can be in small pouches separate from food or directly added to food, in which case it also serves as food fortification{{Cite journal|url=https://doi.org/10.1021/jf60211a044|doi=10.1021/jf60211a044|title=Specifications for reduced iron as a food additive|year=1977|last1=Shah|first1=Bhagwan G.|last2=Giroux|first2=Alexandre|last3=Belonje|first3=Bartholomeus|journal=Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry|volume=25|issue=3|pages=592–594|pmid=858856}}
External links
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See also
- Metal powder
- Thermite
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