Atlantic Equipment: A Reliable Partner for Aluminum Powder Supplies
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AL-504
ALUMINUM NITRIDE POWDER
- Formula AlN 40.99
- Purity 99.9
- Particle Size -100 +325 Mesh
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AL-605
ALUMINUM OXIDE POWDER, FUSED
- Formula Al2O3 101.96
- Purity HP White Fused
- Particle Size 150 grit (105 - 63 microns)
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MIL-DTL-512C
MIL-DTL-512C, ALUMINUM POWDER, FLAKED, GRAINED, AND ATOMIZED
- Formula 13 Al 26.98
- Purity Grades: C-F
- Particle Size Classes: 4-8
What is Aluminum Powder?
Aluminum powder is the powdered/particulate form of aluminum. It is
dark gray to metallic silver in appearance. Aluminum powder is typically
non-toxic and non-magnetic. All aluminum metal is produced by first
extracting alumina, or aluminum oxide, from bauxite. This alumina is
then dissolved in a molten electrolyte, where a powerful electric
current passes through. This causes the metallic aluminum to be
deposited on the cathode. From here, aluminum can be processed into its
various forms.
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Atomized Aluminum PowderView Products »
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Aluminum Flake PowderView Products »
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Aluminum GranulesView Products »
What We Offer
Atlantic Equipment Engineers has been a trusted supplier of high-purity metal powders for almost 60 years. We always prioritize quality and specialize in packing and shipping orders of any size. With AEE, you’ll always get a high-purity aluminum powder that meets all your specifications at a competitive price. We offer aluminum powder in a range of forms- including atomized aluminum powders with a range of particle morphologies along with flakes and aluminum granules, each in a wide range of particle sizes. Atlantic Equipment Engineers guarantees fast shipping and attentive and knowledgeable customer service every step of the way.
Why Turn to Atlantic Equipment Engineers?
As industry leaders, Atlantic Equipment Engineers is ready to tackle all of your high purity aluminum and aluminum powder needs. Our commitment to excellent customer service is reflected in our industry certifications. We are proud to be an ISO 9001 certified company standard by DNV. We have experience serving a wide range of clients working in different market sectors and industries - we’re here to help you meet your business goals.
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AL-100 - Aluminum Metal Powder
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AL 101 S - Aluminum Metal Powder, Spherical
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AL 102 - Aluminum Metal Powder, Plasma Spray Grade
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AL 104 - Aluminum Metal Powder, Spherical
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AL 110 - Aluminum Granules, Tech Grade, Coarse
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Q: What are the physical properties of aluminum powder?
Aluminum powder varies in color from dark gray to metallic silver. In addition, aluminum powder can take on many different shapes and sizes. The four basic types of aluminum powder products are atomized aluminum powder, aluminum flake powder, aluminum paste, and aluminum granules. The atomized aluminum powder comes in four size groups: coarse, fine, super fine, and dust. These particles are much smaller than those of aluminum flake powder and are granular or spherical in shape. Aluminum flake powder consists of scaly pieces in small, flattened particles. The aluminum paste consists of a liquid component combined with aluminum flake particles, which can be altered to have a specific shape and size. Lastly, aluminum granules are larger than 1.0mm and can be spherical, oval, drop-like, disc-shaped, needle, or irregular in shape.
Q: How do you manufacture aluminum powder?
Most aluminum powders are produced by a process called gas atomization. In this process, molten aluminum metal is sprayed through a compressed gas jet, converting the aluminum into fine droplets. These droplets are then solidified and put through a sieve to create different grades for a range of applications. As technology evolves, new production methods for aluminum powder are developed. Some of these are dry grinding, granulation, centrifugal atomization, the disintegration of solid metal, and lumping of fine foil scrap.
Q: What are the primary uses of aluminum powder?
Aluminum powder has a wide range of industrial applications, such as mining and drilling explosives, additive manufacturing, rocket propulsion, and many more. Aluminum powder is often used in the chemical industry when a reaction or an electrical current is needed, and it also has various military and defense applications when creating explosives.
Q: Is aluminum powder toxic?
Exposure to aluminum powder is not usually harmful, but exposure to high levels can impact your health. Breathing in large amounts of aluminum dust can cause lung problems, and frequent skin contact can irritate. It’s essential always to follow proper safety precautions when working with aluminum powders of any form.
Q: Can aluminum powder explode?
Because aluminum powder is the result of an exothermic reaction, the powder that is formed gives off large amounts of energy, making it especially useful in explosives. The hazardous nature of aluminum powder products illustrates the necessity of proper handling, storage, and usage.