Spherical Chromium Powder Description
Spherical Chromium Powder has the characteristics of high sphericity, good fluidity, high purity, large loose density, full density inside particles, no hollow powder, and so on.
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Spherical Chromium Powder Specifications
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Composition
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Cr
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Shape
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Spherical Powder
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Purity
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99-99.95%
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Size
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15-53 μm, 45-150 μm, or customized
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Apparent Density
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4.2 g/cm3
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Tap Density
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5.41 g/cm3
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Chemical Composition
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Element
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Cr
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O
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N
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%
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99%-99.95%
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≤500 ppm
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≤0.005%
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Spherical Chromium Powder Applications
Spherical Chromium Powder can be widely used in cemented carbide, diamond tools, welding materials, buttons, and other fields and it is suitable for laser/electron beam material manufacturing, thermal isostatic pressing, laser cladding, vacuum coating, thermal spraying, cold spraying, and so on.
Powdered chromium has widespread applications in the metallurgical industry, with it playing a key role in the production of stainless steel and other alloy steels. Chromium powder can significantly enhance the corrosion resistance, hardness, and strength of steel, making it suitable for application in numerous high-demand engineering and manufacturing fields. In addition, chromium powder is an important material for electroplating businesses, used for chrome plating to produce a bright, hard, and corrosion-resistant surface finish. It finds widespread applications in the automotive hardware, household hardware, and decorative accessories sectors.
Other than metallurgy and electroplating, chromium powder has significant uses in pigment manufacturing, leather tanning, and wood preservation. As pigments, chromium compounds are used to produce vivid and long-lasting green and yellow pigments, which are used in coatings, plastics, and textiles. In leather tanning, chromium salts are used as tanning agents that effectively enhance the strength and flexibility of leather. In wood preservation treatments, chromium compounds are used to enhance the durability of wood by withstanding decay and insect attacks. Furthermore, chromium powder also finds application in catalysts, electronic components, and certain chemical syntheses, showing its versatility and indispensable use.
Reference：
- Exploring Martensitic Stainless Chromium Steel Sans Nickel and Cobalt
- What is Chromium Powder Used for
- How Nickel and Chromium Affect the Properties of Austenitic Stainless Steel Powders
Spherical Chromium Powder Packaging
Our Spherical Chromium Powder is carefully handled during storage and transportation to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.
FAQs
Q: What are the applications of spherical chromium powder?
A: The primary use of chromium powder is in alloy production to enhance hardness, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance. Spherical chromium powder is additionally employed in thermal spray coatings, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and laser cladding applications.
Q: What compounds are present in chromium powder?
A: It predominantly consists of pure chromium (Cr), but may contain trace amounts of oxides (Cr₂O₃) or nitrides (CrN) depending on production and storage conditions.
Q: How is spherical chromium powder manufactured?
A: The predominant production methods involve atomization processes, specifically:
- Plasma atomization: Molten chromium is sprayed into droplets
- Gas atomization: High-pressure gas streams disintegrate liquid chromium into spherical particles
