The Pure magnesium powder from NMD Metalpowders is a metallic material used in applications where purity and chemical reactivity are crucial. It consists of unalloyed magnesium and is used, amongst other things, in professional pyrotechnics and in industrial research and development processes.
Magnesium powder is also being investigated for use in additive manufacturing, new energy storage concepts and specialised coating systems. Its suitability depends on the specific quality of the powder and the process in question.
Technical properties
- Material: Unalloyed magnesium (Mg) in powder form.
- Purity: High purity for demanding applications; specific analytical values as per the product specification.
- Particle structure: Particle size distribution and particle shape must be tailored to the requirements of the processing method.
- Reactivity: A pronounced reactivity, which is influenced, amongst other things, by particle size and surface condition.
Magnesium powder is flammable and may react with moisture. The product-specific safety data sheet must be followed for storage and handling.
Applications
Pyrotechnic applications
Magnesium powder is used in professional pyrotechnics to produce intense white light effects, for example in illuminating and signalling products. For these applications, the purity and particle properties must comply with the relevant product specifications.
Additive manufacturing
Pure magnesium powder is used for selected processes in the additive manufacturing is being investigated, for example for laser powder bed fusion. This enables the production of complex geometries. However, the process requires careful coordination of the powder, the equipment, the process atmosphere and the manufacturing parameters.
Magnesium alloys may be suitable for lightweight components with specific mechanical requirements. You can find information on this material alternative on our product page for WE43 magnesium alloy powder.
Energy storage systems
In battery research, magnesium powder is being investigated, amongst other things, as a starting material for magnesium-based anodes. Further areas of development relate to the storage of hydrogen in magnesium-based hydrides.
These applications have different requirements in terms of composition, surface properties and further processing. The suitability of a particular powder grade must therefore be assessed on the basis of the specific battery or energy storage design.
Coatings and surface finishing
One specific area of application is magnesium-rich primers for aluminium alloys. In these, metallic magnesium can act as an active protective pigment to provide cathodic corrosion protection. The effectiveness depends on the formulation, the substrate and the operating conditions.
Further information on metal powder-based coating processes can be found in the section Surface coating.
Advantages of the product
- High purity: An important basis for applications with specific requirements regarding chemical composition.
- Chemical reactivity: Suitable for use in selected pyrotechnic, chemical and electrochemical processes.
- A wide range of career development opportunities: Of interest for new materials, specialised manufacturing processes and energy storage concepts.
NMD Metalpowders can help you choose the right grade with tailor-made powder solutions. In this process, purity, particle size distribution and other requirements are tailored to your application.
Sustainability and efficiency
Using the right grade of powder and optimised manufacturing processes can help to reduce scrap and material losses. Magnesium can generally be recycled. Whether powder residues can be reused or sent for material recovery depends, amongst other things, on oxidation, impurities and the specific process involved.
Enquire about pure magnesium powder from NMD Metalpowders
Pure magnesium powder offers a wide range of applications for professional pyrotechnics and industrial development. It is essential to select a grade of powder whose purity and particle properties are suited to your process.
NMD Metalpowders combines many years’ experience in the metal powder industry with an international network of suppliers. We advise you on the selection of materials and handle the professional procurement process in accordance with your technical requirements and the quantities you require.
Enquire about pure magnesium powder now and get personalised advice.
