Al Nanopowder Bulk density: 0.08-0.2 g/cm3 Al Nanopowder True density: 2.7 g/cm3
Health and Safety
Hazard Statements
H250-H261
Transport Information
UN1396
Suggest equipment
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, Glove Box
Aluminum (Al) Nanopowder General Descriptions
Aluminum nanopowder has seen a flurry of research interest in recent years, as potential applications across a host of fields become apparent.
Aluminum (Al) Nanopowder Applications
• Combustive catalyst:When combined with other substances, aluminum powder serves as an excellent catalyst for combustion, greatly improving t he speed, heat, and stability of combustion in rocket fuel and other fuels. Burn rates can be increased by as much as 20 times with the application of the right nanopowder.
• Drug delivery:As with many nanoparticles, aluminum nanopowder plays a role in a variety of new drug delivery systems, including dry aerosol and transdermal delivery.
• Wear and corrosion resistance:Aluminum powders can be added to a number of coatings or included in compounds to increase resistence to general wear and corrosion. In particular, it can be used to produce transparent wear-resistant coatings.
• Chemical applications:Aluminum nanopowder is widely used for its chemical properties to produce controlled reaction rates for manufacturing aluminum-based chemicals, alcohols, and other substances. Deodorants and antiperspirants are one key product group utilizing this application.
• Metallic pigments:Aluminum powder can be added to any number of coatings, paints, textiles, inks, plastics, and other materials to add a silver metallic sheen, making it a popular aesthetic addition in automotives, electronics, and other industries.
• 3D printing:Building upon the base usage of aluminum in metalworking to produce useful alloys, some industrial 3D printing solutions can utilize aluminum nanopowders to fabricate alloy components directly.