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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Sponge Iron Powder -100# | Fe >99.0 | 2.35 - 2.5 | <150 |
| *Sponge Iron Powder -300# | Fe >99.0 | 2.7 - 2.9 | <53 |
* Stock item. Other grades made to order. Pricing is commodity-linked, contact us for a current quotation.
Ordering FE-RED
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.
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 >99.0% purity. Stock sizes are the starred rows in the Iron grades table.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU Code | FE-RED |
| Material | Iron (Fe) |
| Production Method | Oxide reduction |
| Particle Morphology | Sponge (irregular) |
| Available Grades | -100# and -300# |
| Purity | Fe >99.0% |
| Apparent Density | 2.35 to 2.9 g/cc |
| Flow Rate (Hall) | Non-flowing |
| Compressibility | High |
| Green Strength | High |
| Colour | Dark grey |
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Mesh ↔ Micron Converter
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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 →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
FE-RED
Questions & Answers
What is FE-RED reduced iron powder used for?
What purity and particle sizes are available?
Why is reduced iron preferred for friction and PM parts?
Can FE-RED be blended with other powders?
Can I order small or sample quantities of FE-RED?
What documentation is supplied with FE-RED?
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to Your Specification?
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