Iron Powder
Iron powder from UK stock in Rochdale: sponge (reduced) iron and magnetite, atomised iron to order. Stock grades dispatched within 48 hours. Orders from 1 kg, samples from 250 g.
Ronald Britton supplies sponge (reduced) and atomised iron powders, plus magnetite, for sintered structural parts, powder metallurgy, friction brake materials and magnetic components. Other iron grades are supplied to order.
Product Range
Stock grades are marked in the table and are dispatched within 48 hours. Other grades are made to order. Contact us for a current quotation.
Grades & Specifications
| Description | Composition (%) | App. Density (g/cc) | Size (µm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Sponge Iron Powder -100# | Fe >99.0 | 2.35 - 2.5 | <150 |
| *Sponge Iron Powder -300# | Fe >99.0 | 2.7 - 2.9 | <53 |
| Atomised Iron Powder -100# | Fe >99.0 | 2.9 - 3.05 | <150 |
| Atomised Iron Powder -300# | Fe >99.0 | 2.8 - 3.1 | <53 |
| *Magnetite Powder | Fe 71 min | - | <500 |
* Stock item. Other grades made to order. Pricing is commodity-linked, contact us for a current quotation.
Ordering Iron Powder
Grades held in UK stock in Rochdale are marked with a star in the table above.
Stock grades are dispatched within 48 hours. Other grades and large orders are given a confirmed date when you order.
From 1 kg to full pallet loads. Samples and trial quantities from 250 g.
Any pack size. We repack from 25 kg into 5 kg, 1 kg or the size you need.
The certificate of analysis for your batch comes with every dispatch. Technical and safety data sheets on request, with safety data sheets in other languages.
More than 20 countries, with full export paperwork.
Pricing is commodity-linked. Send us the grade, size and quantity for a current quotation.
Industries Where Iron Powder Is Used
These powders are specified across demanding industrial sectors, from precision tooling to decorative coatings and additive manufacturing.
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Read the guideTechnical Overview: Iron Powder
Ronald Britton supplies sponge (reduced) and atomised iron powders at Fe >99.0%, plus magnetite at Fe 71% min. 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 -300#, with other iron grades supplied to order. 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 sponge (reduced) and atomised grades and magnetite, plus other iron grades to order.
What grades and purities are available?
Iron grades are Fe >99.0% (magnetite Fe 71% min). FE-RED is our sponge (reduced) iron; its stock grades are -100# and -300#, the starred rows in the table. 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. Orders from 1 kg, with samples and trial quantities from 250 g. Other grades are made to order and given a confirmed date when you order, with full documentation and batch traceability.
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