Iron Powder
Iron powder from UK stock. Reduced, atomised and sponge grades, -100 to -325 mesh. For powder metallurgy, friction materials and sintered parts. 48hr UK dispatch. ISO 9001 certified.
Ronald Britton supplies reduced, atomised and sponge iron powders for sintered structural parts, powder metallurgy, friction brake materials and magnetic components. Iron alloy grades manufactured to customer specification on request.
Product Range
Every grade held in UK stock and dispatched fast. Contact us for a current quotation.
Grades & Specifications
| Description | Composition (%) | App. Density (g/cc) | Size (µm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Sponge Iron Powder -100# | Fe >99.0 | 2.4 typical | <150 |
| *Sponge Iron Powder -300# | Fe >99.0 | 2.8 typical | <53 |
| Atomised Iron Powder -100# | Fe >99.0 | 3.0 typical | <150 |
| Atomised Iron Powder -300# | Fe >99.0 | - | <150 |
| *Magnetite Powder | Fe 71 min | - | <500 |
* Stock item. Other grades made to order.
Industries Where Iron Powder Is Used
These powders are specified across demanding industrial sectors, from precision tooling to decorative coatings and additive manufacturing.
Technical Overview: Iron Powder
Ronald Britton supplies reduced, atomised and sponge iron powders at purities from 98.0% to 99.5% Fe. Reduced and sponge grades offer the irregular morphology and compressibility needed for pressed and sintered parts, while atomised grades provide controlled particle shape for specialist applications.
Grades are available from -100 to -325 mesh, with iron alloy compositions manufactured to customer specification. Typical applications include powder metallurgy structural components, sintered friction and brake materials, and magnetic core parts. Standard grades dispatch within 48 hours from UK stock with full documentation and batch traceability.
Questions & Answers
What is iron powder used for?
Iron powder is used in powder metallurgy structural components, sintered friction and brake materials, and magnetic core parts. Ronald Britton supplies reduced, atomised and sponge grades, plus iron alloy compositions to specification.
What grades and purities are available?
Purity is 98.0% to 99.5% Fe. The stock reduced grade is FE-RED, available in -100, -200 and -325 mesh. Reduced and sponge grades offer the irregular morphology and compressibility needed for pressed parts; atomised grades give controlled particle shape.
Why is reduced iron powder preferred for friction and PM parts?
Its sponge-like, irregular morphology provides high compressibility and green strength, so pressed parts hold their shape before sintering. This makes it well suited to sintered friction linings and powder metallurgy components.
Can I order small quantities of iron powder?
Yes. Sample quantities are available. Iron alloy blends are made to customer specification on quoted lead times, with full documentation and batch traceability.
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