Iron Powder Supplier in Malaysia
Iron powder is elemental iron in a controlled powder form for powder metallurgy, welding, fabrication, friction materials and specialised industrial processing. Its performance depends on particle size, morphology, purity, apparent density and flow, so a buyer should identify the process before selecting a grade.
The catalogue covers atomised, reduced, electrolytic and fine carbonyl iron powders. These are not interchangeable: atomised powder supports pressing and flow, reduced powder offers a different porous structure, electrolytic powder is selected for purity or morphology, and carbonyl powder is used where fine spherical particles are important.
Applications include sintered components, welding electrodes, friction materials, magnetic parts, chemical reduction and laboratory work. Iron powder is distinct from iron oxide pigments, iron phosphate and other iron compounds because the active material is elemental metallic iron.
Send the manufacturing route, target particle size, purity, morphology, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and quotation-stage specifications are confirmed for the selected iron powder grade.
- CAS number
- 7439-89-6
- Formula
- Fe
- Grade
- atomised iron powder, reduced iron powder, electrolytic iron powder, carbonyl iron powder
- Appearance
- Grey metallic powder with grade-dependent particle size and morphology.
Iron Powder grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atomised iron powder | metallic powder | — | Powder metallurgy, sintered components and pressed parts where flow, density and particle-size distribution are specified. | Confirmed with the quotation |
| Reduced iron powder | metallic powder | — | Chemical reduction, welding electrodes, friction materials and industrial formulations requiring a porous reduced powder. | Confirmed with the quotation |
| Electrolytic iron powder | high-purity metallic powder | — | Magnetic, electronic, laboratory and specialised fabrication applications requiring defined morphology or purity. | Confirmed with the quotation |
| Carbonyl iron powder | fine spherical metallic powder | — | Precision magnetic, powder-processing and specialised coating or additive applications requiring fine particle control. | Confirmed with the quotation |
How to buy iron powder from ChemTrade
Request a quote for iron powder
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | Elemental iron powder | — |
| Particle-size distribution | Selected to the pressing, coating or reaction process | — |
| Morphology | Atomised, reduced, electrolytic or spherical carbonyl form | — |
| Purity and metallic iron | Confirmed by the quoted grade | — |
| Flow and apparent density | Grade-specific values confirmed for the intended application | — |
Iron Powder applications
Safety and handling
Keep containers closed and protect the material from conditions that may affect its grade. Handling and storage details are confirmed in the product documentation.
Common questions about iron powder
What is iron powder used for?
Iron powder is used in powder metallurgy, sintered parts, welding electrodes, friction materials, magnetic components, chemical reduction and research processes.
Which iron powder form should I request?
State whether the process needs atomised, reduced, electrolytic or carbonyl powder, together with particle size, density, flow and purity requirements.
Is iron powder the same as iron oxide pigment?
No. Iron powder is elemental metallic iron, while iron oxide pigment is an iron compound used mainly for colour and opacity. Specify the chemistry clearly.
What particle size information is needed?
Provide the target distribution, mesh or micron range, pressing method, reaction surface requirement and any apparent-density or flow limit used by the process.
Can iron powder be supplied for welding electrodes?
Suitable reduced or atomised grades may be considered for welding and fabrication formulations. The electrode process, alloy system, moisture limit and quantity should accompany the enquiry.