Reduced Iron Powder
Reduced iron powder for sintered friction materials, powder metallurgy and metallic matrix composites. Sponge-like morphology for excellent compressibility.
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Available Grades
Standard grades held in UK stock; other grades and particle sizes made to order.
| Description | Composition (%) | App. Density (g/cc) | Size (µm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reduced Iron Powder -100# | Fe 98.0 min | 2.2–3.0 | < 150 |
| Reduced Iron Powder -200# | Fe 98.0 min | 2.2–3.0 | < 75 |
| Reduced Iron Powder -325# | Fe 98.0 min | 2.2–3.0 | < 45 |
* Made to order · Stock item unless noted · Pricing is commodity-linked — contact us for a current quotation.
FE-RED
Technical Data
FE-RED is Ronald Britton's reduced iron powder with sponge-like morphology providing high compressibility for sintered friction materials, powder metallurgy components, and metallic matrix composites. Fe 98.0% minimum purity. Available in -100, -200 and -325 mesh grades from UK stock.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU Code | FE-RED |
| Material | Iron (Fe) |
| Production Method | Oxide reduction |
| Particle Morphology | Irregular / Sponge |
| Available Grades | -100, -200, -325 mesh |
| Purity | Fe 98.0% min |
| Apparent Density | 2.2–3.0 g/cc |
| Flow Rate (Hall) | Non-flowing |
| Compressibility | High |
| Green Strength | High |
| Colour | Dark grey |
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Instantly convert between standard mesh sizes and micron measurements.
Quick tip: the minus sign in mesh sizes (e.g. -200) means the powder passes through that sieve, so -200 mesh means every particle is smaller than 75 µm.
Read the full guide →CU-ED range: STD (-100#), SFP2/SFP3 (-300#), SFP8 (-240#), SFP10 (-300#)
Where
FE-RED
Performs Best
Typical applications for this grade. Our technical team can advise on the best grade for your process.
- Sintered friction materials (automotive brake pads, clutch facings)
- Powder metallurgy components
- Sintered structural parts
- Magnetic core components
- Metallic matrix composites