Industrial minerals
Iron Powder 98% Fe — Reduced Grade for Metallurgy & Chemical Reduction
FOB Black Sea / MENA · CFR/CIF worldwide on request
Indicative price
USD 246–300 / MT
Indicative range, firm quote on request
Key parameters
Full product details
Product overview
Reduced iron powder is a high-purity metallic feedstock produced by solid-state reduction of iron oxide — typically mill scale or hematite concentrate — in tunnel or rotary kilns using hydrogen or carbon monoxide at 700–1000 °C. The resulting sponge-iron particles are milled and screened to the target mesh fraction, yielding irregular, highly compressible powder with 98% Fe minimum and carbon capped at 0.15%. This grade feeds powder metallurgy (PM) compacting lines, welding electrode flux coatings, magnetic composite formulations, diamond tool matrices and chemical reduction circuits where elemental iron replaces more expensive reductants.
Our export specification at -200 mesh (75 µm) suits standard PM press-and-sinter operations, electrode manufacturers blending iron powder into rutile-based coatings, and water-treatment plants dosing fine iron for phosphate removal. Apparent density of 2.4–2.8 g/cm³ confirms adequate flowability for volumetric feeders and big-bag discharge systems. Origins include integrated steel and reduction plants at Black Sea and MENA industrial complexes with established bagging and bulk-loading infrastructure.
Typical buyers include PM parts producers manufacturing automotive bushings, structural components and soft-magnetic cores; electrode factories securing long-term iron powder supply for MMA and SAW formulations; chemical processors running iron-based reduction of metal salts; and trading houses building regional inventory for Gulf and South Asian industrial distributors. HS code 7205.21. MOQ from 500 MT on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
Full specification
| Iron (Fe) | 98% min |
| Carbon (C) | 0.15% max |
| Oxygen (O) | 1.0% max |
| Sulfur (S) | 0.02% max |
| Phosphorus (P) | 0.02% max |
| Particle size | -200 mesh (75 µm max), 95% passing |
| Apparent density | 2.4–2.8 g/cm³ |
| Moisture | 0.3% max |
| Appearance | Dark grey, free-flowing powder |
| HS code | 7205.21 |
Loading ports & logistics
Iron powder moves in moisture-protected packaging to prevent surface oxidation during transit. We coordinate three principal delivery modes depending on parcel size and receiver infrastructure.
1,000 kg big-bags on pallets suit containerized shipments of 500–2,000 MT assembled as 20–40 MT per 20-foot or 40-foot dry container. Liners and desiccant packs are recommended for long ocean legs to humid discharge ports in South Asia and the Gulf.
25 kg paper or PE-lined bags on pallets serve electrode manufacturers and PM plants with bag-breaking stations. Container loads of 18–22 MT net per 20-foot unit are standard; pallet configuration must allow forklift access at destination warehouse.
Bulk vessel or break-bulk handles industrial contracts above 3,000 MT where the receiver operates a sealed pneumatic unloading system into inert-atmosphere silos. FOB loading at exporter-nominated berth with independent surveyor weight and moisture certification; CFR and CIF quotes include marine insurance and discharge-port compatibility check. Typical lead time 12–22 days from contract execution to loading window.
Packaging & documentation
Cargo ships as reduced iron powder in 1,000 kg big-bags, 25 kg bags on pallets or bulk to buyer-specified silo. Each lot is accompanied by a mill certificate of analysis showing Fe, carbon, mesh analysis and apparent density, safety data sheet (SDS) per GHS with combustible-dust hazard classification, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin. Particle-size distribution is confirmed by sieve analysis on the COA, with Fe content by titration or XRF.
Third-party inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas or equivalent) at loading can be arranged on buyer request. Bag integrity and moisture check before container seal are standard; we issue loading photographs and seal numbers with the shipping instructions package. Combustible-dust handling guidance and UN 3089 reference (metal powder, flammable) are included where applicable to the transport mode.
FAQ
What is the difference between reduced iron powder and atomized iron powder?
Reduced iron powder is produced by hydrogen or carbon monoxide reduction of iron oxide at 700–1000 °C, yielding irregular sponge-like particles with high purity and compressibility for powder metallurgy. Atomized powder is made by water or gas atomization of molten iron, producing spherical particles preferred for magnetic composites and certain welding formulations. Our export grade is reduced powder at 98% Fe minimum.
How should iron powder be stored and handled after discharge?
Store in sealed bags or silos under dry, inert atmosphere to prevent surface oxidation and moisture pickup. Fine iron powder is combustible when dispersed as dust — ground all equipment, use dust extraction during pneumatic conveying and avoid ignition sources near transfer points. Pile temperature in large static heaps should be monitored to prevent self-heating.
What drives the indicative iron powder price per tonne?
FOB quotations reflect iron oxide feedstock cost, reduction energy at origin, Fe grade and particle-size specification, packaging format (bulk vs big-bag) and vessel or container freight to your discharge port. The USD 246–300/MT band covers current grade and mesh differentials; firm pricing is fixed at contract signing.
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