How to choose the right metal powder for your application
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How to choose the right metal powder for your application

The right powder is selected from the process target, not only from the catalogue code.

The correct metal powder depends on end process, expected manufacturing behaviour and final part requirements. Price matters, but industrial qualification depends above all on repeatability.

Start from particle size distribution

Particle size influences packing, apparent density, sintering behaviour, melt response and surface finish. Fine powders may increase reactivity; coarser cuts may improve feed, flow and dimensional stability.

Match morphology with process needs

Irregular particles can support green strength and mechanical interlocking. Semi-spherical grades balance compactability and flow. Spherical powders are usually preferred where controlled spreading and feed consistency are critical.

MEPOSO can support grade selection, sampling and technical comparison for industrial qualification.

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Industrial Applications

Comprehensive range of atomized metal powders, pre-alloys and metallic pigments for diverse industrial applications

Copper Metal Powders

Powder Metallurgy • Diamond Tools • Friction Materials • Structure Parts • Catalysts • Bronze Sintering Parts • Brazing Pastes • Electrical Contacts

Bronze Metal Powders

PTFE Compounds • Filters & Porous Parts • Diamond Wheels • Additive Manufacturing • Artistic Casting • Bearings & Bushings • Friction Materials • Sintered Parts

Brass Metal Powders

Sintered Components • Filtration • Engine Parts • Decorative Coatings • Structural Components • Water Filtration • Electrical • Press & Sinter

Tin Metal Powders

Soldering Paste • Friction Materials • Bronze Components • Pre-Alloy Bronzes • PTFE Compounds • Diamond Segments • Cold Casting • Artistic Industry

Lead Metal Powders

Soldering Paste • X-Ray Shielding • Anti-Friction • Radiological Clothing • PTFE Compounds • Diamond Polishing • Cold Casting • Artistic Industry

Aluminium Metal Powders

Chemical Industry • Electrical • Metallurgy • Lightweight Components • Decorative • Soldering • PTFE Compounds

Zinc Metal Powders

Powder Metallurgy • Diamond Tools • Friction Materials • Batteries • Structural Parts • Catalysts • Decorative • Soldering

Nickel Metal Powders

Soldering • Thermal Spray • Hardfacing • Industrial Components

Silver Metal Powders

Silicon Solar Cells • Automotive Glass • Sintered Contacts • Carbon Brushes • Electrical Contacts • Diamond Tools • Decoration

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