# Iron & Magnetic Powders Source: https://powdchem.com/products/metal-alloy-powders/iron-magnetic-powders/ Page type: Material category Metals & alloy powders Iron-base and magnetic alloy powder inquiries, organized by composition, magnetic task and forming or additive-manufacturing route. [Browse 9 materials]() [Ask about supply]() [Image: Powder material specimens; appearance reference]() ## Choose a material ### Iron and stainless steel powders Choose elemental Fe or the required steel grade: 316L, 17-4PH or 420. Compare chemistry and powder profile with the structural processing route. #### Iron powder Iron powder (Fe) [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() Fe #### 316L stainless steel powder 316L stainless steel powder (austenitic stainless steel; grade-specific) [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() Fe-Cr-Ni-Mo alloy / 316L #### 17-4PH stainless steel powder 17-4PH stainless steel powder (precipitation-hardening stainless steel; grade-specific) [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() Fe-Cr-Ni-Cu-Nb alloy / 17-4PH #### 420 stainless steel powder 420 stainless steel powder (martensitic stainless steel; grade-specific) [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() Fe-Cr-C system ### Magnetic alloy systems Fe-Ni, Fe-Si, Fe-Co and Sendust have different compositions. Include surface treatment and the specimen and test conditions behind magnetic data. #### Iron-nickel alloy powder iron-nickel (Fe-Ni) soft-magnetic alloy powder; composition is grade-specific [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() Fe-Ni system #### Iron-silicon alloy powder iron-silicon (Fe-Si) electrical / soft-magnetic alloy powder; composition is grade-specific [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() Fe-Si system #### Iron-cobalt alloy powder iron-cobalt (Fe-Co) soft-magnetic alloy powder; composition is grade-specific [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() Fe-Co system #### Sendust alloy powder Sendust iron-silicon-aluminum (Fe-Si-Al) soft-magnetic alloy powder [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() Fe-Si-Al system ### Iron-chromium-aluminum alloy Specify the Fe-Cr-Al composition and intended process. Particle size, oxygen and supplied surface condition remain part of the powder requirement. #### Iron-chromium-aluminum alloy powder iron-chromium-aluminum (Fe-Cr-Al) alloy powder; composition is grade-specific [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() Fe-Cr-Al system ## Material selection guide Start with the material identity and process, then check the details on the proposed datasheet. **Chemistry & grade** Separate elemental iron, stainless grades and magnetic alloy systems. State alloy designation, composition and critical impurity limits. **Powder architecture** Specify particle profile, morphology, flow/density or compaction requirements. Include any insulation or surface-treatment requirement. **Evaluation conditions** For magnetic materials, request the specimen form and field/frequency/temperature conditions. For structural powders, use the intended process qualification brief. ## Before you choose **Does a magnetic powder value apply directly to a finished core?** It needs its specimen and test context. Compaction, insulation, heat treatment and geometry are part of the evaluation, so request the measurement basis. **What does this directory cover?** Ceramic ferrite powders are in electronic and functional ceramics. Finished cores, magnets and structural components are not powder-supply entries. ## What to include in your request A material name or reference datasheet is enough to start. Add any requirements you already know. - Iron/alloy grade and chemistry - Particle profile and powder-production route - Surface treatment and compaction/flow needs - Magnetic or structural test conditions ### Quantity, samples and documents Nike has no fixed minimum order. Tell us the quantity you need; we’ll check supplier pack sizes and any minimums. We’ll check the proposed grade, sample options, delivery timing and available batch documents. Include any essential COA, TDS or SDS requirements. [How we coordinate documents]() [Samples and testing]() [Send a material request]() ## Applications to explore. [**Coatings & Powder Metallurgy**Metal, alloy and composite powder inquiries for spray, compaction, sintering and additive processes, matched to the equipment and feedstock requirements.]() [**Electronics & Semiconductor Materials**Specialty compound, high-purity oxide and functional powder sourcing for electronic and optoelectronic material development.]() ## Related material families. [**Electronic & Functional Ceramics**17 material directions]() [**Aluminum Alloy Powders**6 material directions]() [**Nickel & Cobalt Alloy Powders**8 material directions]()