Spherical bronze powder production is accomplished with gas atomization technology. The particles possess a uniform spherical shape and smooth surface which greatly enhances both their fluidity and packing density. Its properties allow it to perform exceptionally well during precision techniques including 3D printing and powder injection molding. Spherical particles used in metal injection molding distribute evenly throughout the mold which minimizes porosity while producing a final product that boasts improved density and mechanical stability. High sphericity allows for thinner powder layers to be applied during additive manufacturing which enhances printing precision and improves surface finish.
The presence of elements tin and phosphorus in bronze alloys leads to superior corrosion resistance and wear resistance. The superior resistance against seawater corrosion establishes it as the optimal choice for ship bearings and valve components in marine settings. The SF-1S self-lubricating bearing utilizes stainless steel as its base material and features sintered spherical bronze powder in its middle layer with PTFE coating on the surface. This material showcases resistance to corrosion along with a low friction coefficient and finds extensive use in marine equipment as well as chemical machinery.
Bronze powder serves as an essential material for heat dissipation components and conductive coatings because it combines high thermal conductivity with high electrical conductivity. Spherical bronze powder serves as a common material for conductive inks and chip packaging in electronics due to its low resistivity properties and capability of forming a consistent conductive layer with surface spraying techniques. The thermal conductivity of materials enables efficient heat dissipation which makes them suitable for laser cladding and heat exchanger manufacturing in thermal management applications.
Spherical bronze powder’s fluidity benefit establishes it as a crucial material choice for additive manufacturing processes. During the selective laser melting (SLM) procedure, powder materials with high density and uniform distribution minimize defects during printing and enable the creation of intricate geometric designs including internal flow channels and lightweight metallic grids. 3D printing facilitates rapid prototype development while minimizing material waste to save up to 30% of raw materials when compared to traditional cutting methods.
Spherical bronze powder enables the creation of high-porosity filter materials in powder metallurgy by utilizing pressing and sintering techniques. The application of spherical particles in non-pressing techniques when pressing porous permeable materials results in better pore distribution while enhancing both filtration efficiency and permeability. Chemical industry applications often require these materials for automotive filters and gas separation processes. The pressing process combines with pore formers to adjust material porosity and mechanical strength for various application requirements.