Iron powder has several uses; for example production of
magnetic
Magnetism is the class of physical attributes that are mediated by a magnetic field, which refers to the capacity to induce attractive and repulsive phenomena in other entities. Electric currents and the magnetic moments of elementary particle ...
alloys and certain types of steels.
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
In chemistry, iron(II) refers to the element iron in its +2 oxidation state. In ionic compounds (salts), such an atom may occur as a separate cation (positive ion) denoted by Fe2+.
The adjective ferrous or the prefix ferro- is often used to sp ...
powder,
atomized powder, and
electrolytic iron
Electrolytic iron is a form of high purity iron, obtained by electrolysis. It has a high purity greater than 99.95% with trace elements accounting for only a millionth of a decimal.
Overview
To obtain the best qualities that iron has to offer ...
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.
Applications
Automobiles
Most iron powders are used for automobile parts.
Engine parts
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Cam shaft pulley
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Cam shaft sprocket
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Crank shaft pulley
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Crank shaft sprocket
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Cap crank bearing
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Valve guide
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Valve seat
The valve seat in an internal combustion gasoline or diesel engine is the surface against which an intake or an exhaust valve rests during the portion of the engine operating cycle when that valve is closed. The valve seat is a critical compon ...
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Rocker arm chip
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Oil pump inner rotor
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Oil pump outer rotor
Steering parts, suspension, and brake parts
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Power steering rotor cam ring
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Pressure plate
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Rack guide
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Shock absorber
A shock absorber or damper is a mechanical or hydraulic device designed to absorb and damp shock impulses. It does this by converting the kinetic energy of the shock into another form of energy (typically heat) which is then dissipated. Most sh ...
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Ball joint
In an automobile, ball joints are spherical bearings that connect the control arms to the steering knuckles, and are used on virtually every automobile made. They bionically resemble the ball-and-socket joints found in most tetrapod animals. ...
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ABS sensor
Seats and door parts
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Seat lifter cam set
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Door mirror plate clutch
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Striker
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Slider
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Transmission parts
*M/T Synchronizer hub
*A/T Hub clutch
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Synchronizer ring
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Retaining plate
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Synchronizer key
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Pressure plate
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Shift fork
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* ''Shift'' (series), a 2008 online video game series by Armor Games
* '' Need for Speed: Shift'', a 2009 racing video game
** '' Shift 2: Unleashed'', its 2011 sequel
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* ''Sh ...
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Turbine hub
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Weight governor
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Cam stater T. C.
*Outer race
Other
Iron powder is also used for the following:
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Bearings and filter parts
*Machine parts
*Hand Warmers
*High strength/wear-resistant parts
*Magnetic materials
*Friction parts (mainly automobile parts)
* As a fuel
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Oxygen scavengers
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See also
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Metal powder
Metal powder is a metal that has been broken down into a powder form. Metals that can be found in powder form include aluminium powder, nickel powder, iron powder and many more. There are four different ways metals can be broken down into this pow ...
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References
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