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Iron powder is used in manufacture of ferrous and ferric salts that are utilized in
the purification of water. Ferric chloride, ferrous chloride and oxides of iron like
magnetite are being used for this purpose and are derived from the iron powder.
Powder cutting of steel
Iron powder when used in the oxy acetylene torch increases the temperature of
the flame and thus enhances the steel cutting efficiency. Apart from this, the slag
that is produced is also diluted, which in the absence of iron particles, generates
heat resistance.
Food packaging
Iron powder bags are used in the food packs because of the oxygen absorbing
qualities of the metal. Metal powder manufacturers are offering super fine and
high purity iron powder that is used by the food processing industry. Iron powder
is also used in food fortification and pharmacy industry for supplements
manufacture.
To increase the conductivity
Iron is a good conductor of heat. Hence it is often used in the polymer products
of industrial significance. By reinforcing the polymer with appropriate amount of
iron powder, the heat conductivity is increased to suit the particular application.
To increase the weight
In the making of magnetic paints and magnetic boards, iron powders are used as
a coating on the surface. Super fine iron powder is utilized for making such
magnetic paints.
Manufacturers of iron powder for chemical industry offer high
grade, 100% pure iron powders in various grain sizes to suit the catalytic uses in
industrial reactions.
Addition to polymers in case of injection molded and extruded
components