Stříbrný niklový prášek

Stříbrný niklový prášek označuje speciální typ kovového prášku vyrobeného ze slitiny mědi, která obsahuje nikl a často i zinek. Svůj název získal podle stříbřitého vzhledu, který připomíná stříbro. Neobsahuje však žádné elementární stříbro. Nikl-stříbrný prášek se díky svým vlastnostem a použití stal důležitým materiálem v několika průmyslových odvětvích.

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Stříbrný niklový prášek označuje speciální typ kovového prášku vyrobeného ze slitiny mědi, která obsahuje nikl a často i zinek. Svůj název získal podle stříbřitého vzhledu, který připomíná stříbro. Neobsahuje však žádné elementární stříbro. Nikl-stříbrný prášek se díky svým vlastnostem a použití stal důležitým materiálem v několika průmyslových odvětvích.

Overview of Nickel Silver Powder

Nickel silver powder is composed of a copper-nickel-zinc alloy with varying percentages of each metal. The basic material specifications are:

Tabulka 1: Composition of Nickel Silver Powder

Komponent Percentage Range
měď (Cu) 50-70%
nikl (Ni) 10-30%
Zinek (Zn) 5-20%

Nickel silver can sometimes contain small amounts of lead or tin as well. But copper and zinc make up the majority.

Some of the essential properties and characteristics of nickel silver powder include:

Tabulka 2: Properties of Nickel Silver Powder

Vlastnictví Popis
Barva Silver-white to pale yellow
Luster Bright metallic sheen
Bod tání 1640-1750°F (893-955°C)
Specific Gravity 8.3-8.8
Tvrdost podle Mohse 3.5-4.5
Tepelná vodivost 0.04-0.09 W/cm-K

Nickel silver powder offers high ductility, corrosion resistance, mechanical strength and hardness, and antimicrobial qualities. It can be easily mixed with other metal powders as an alloying additive.

Tabulka 3: Advantages of Nickel Silver Powder

  • Tažné a kujné
  • High impact strength
  • Dobrá odolnost proti korozi
  • Antimikrobiální vlastnosti
  • Tarnish resistant surface
  • Vynikající leštitelnost
  • Can be plated with metals like gold, silver etc.
  • Easy to alloy with other powders

Tabulka 4: Limitations of Nickel Silver Powder

  • Expensive compared to brass or bronze
  • Lower electrical conductivity than copper
  • Prone to dezincification corrosion if zinc level is too high

Nickel silver powder is available in various sizes, shapes, and formulations to suit different manufacturing techniques and applications across industries.

Types of Nickel Silver Powder

There are several standard classifications and specifications of nickel silver powder based on composition, particle size, morphology, manufacturing process etc.

Tabulka 5: Types of Nickel Silver Powder

Typ Popis
By Composition CuNi18Zn20, CuNi12Zn24 etc. based on percentage of metals
By Particle Shape Spherical, irregular, flattened, dendritic and more
By Size Range from 1 micron to 100s of microns
Podle způsobu výroby Atomized, carbonyl, electrolytic, spherical etc.
By Additives With lubricants, flow agents, antioxidants etc.

Tvar částic: Spherical and near-spherical powders have the best sintering properties and density in finished products. Irregular, flattened and dendritic particles provide higher green strength.

Velikost částic: Finer atomized powders of 1-20 microns flow easily and sinter faster. Coarser powders over 150 microns have higher green strength. Ultrafine nano nickel silver powder is also produced.

Výrobní metoda: Common production techniques include gas atomization, electrolysis, carbonyl decomposition etc. which affect particle shape and size distribution.

Additives: Small amounts of graphite, stearates etc. are added to improve powder flow and lubrication during compaction.

The specific nickel silver powder specification must be chosen based on the fabrication process and application requirements of strength, precision, surface finish etc.

Výrobní metody pro Stříbrný niklový prášek

Some prominent manufacturing techniques used to produce nickel silver alloy powder include:

Tabulka 6: Nickel Silver Powder Production Methods

Metoda Popis Charakteristika
Atomizace plynu Molten metal stream atomized by high-pressure gas jets into fine droplets Spherical particles, good flow and packing, cleaner alloy
Atomizace vody Molten stream broken into droplets by high-speed water jet Irregular shapes, wider size distribution
Elektrolýza Aqueous electrolytic process using metal anodes Dendritic shape, very fine particles
Karbonyl Thermal decomposition of metal carbonyl vapor Spherical, ultrafine 1-5 micron powder

Gas atomization with inert gas produces the most spherical nickel silver powder suitable for additive manufacturing applications. Water atomized and electrolytic powders have more irregular shapes but cost less.

Applications of Nickel Silver Powder

Nickel silver alloy powders have excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance which make them suitable across various application areas:

Tabulka 7: Applications of Nickel Silver Powder

Průmysl aplikace Důvody použití
Prášková metalurgie Automotive parts, household goods, hardware Excellent strength, ductility, wear resistance
Aditivní výroba 3D printing of industrial, medical, consumer products Good dimensional accuracy, fine details
Pájení Joining of stainless steel, copper, ceramics, carbides Matching expansion coefficients
Třecí materiály Brzdové destičky, spojkové kotouče Vysoká teplotní stabilita
Elektronika Conductive adhesives, coatings, pastes Vysoká elektrická vodivost
Kosmetika Nail polish, lipstick, eyeshadow Smooth application, adhesion, sheen

Prášková metalurgie (PM) is the largest application area covering automotive engine and transmission components, hardware, gears, magnets etc. Nickel silver powder is compacted and sintered using PM technology due to its superb mechanical properties.

Aditivní výroba utilizes nickel silver powder in laser powder bed fusion, binder jetting and metal extrusion 3D printing processes for prototypes, tooling, and end-use parts across aerospace, medical, dental, jewelry etc. fields.

Pájení a pájení pastes use nickel silver powders for joining stainless steels, bronzes, brasses, tungsten carbide cutting tools, and ceramic components.

Suppliers and Pricing of Nickel Silver Powder

Nickel silver alloy powders are sold by various specialty metal powder manufacturers, distributors and traders globally. Prices depend on exact composition, particle size distribution, shape, lot quantity and product purity.

Tabulka 8: Nickel Silver Powder Suppliers

Dodavatel Názvy značek Umístění
Sandvik Osprey, Hoganas Evropa, Severní a Jižní Amerika
Rio Tinto QMP Canada, US
Kymera International Makin US, Singapore
SCM Metal Feran Itálie
Americké prvky AE NÁS

Approximate price ranges:

  • Carbonyl nickel silver powder: $50-100 per kg
  • Atomized nickel silver powder: $20-60 per kg
  • Electrolytic nickel silver powder: $10-30 per kg

High purity grades (>99.9%) cost 20-50% more than industrial grade powders (92-98% purity).

Tabulka 9: Price Range of Nickel Silver Powders

Typ Čistota Velikost částic Cenové rozpětí
Carbonyl powder 99.9% 1-7 microns $50-110 per kg
Plynem rozprašovaný prášek 98%+ 15-45 mikronů $25-75 per kg
Irregular powder 96-98% 75-250 microns $15-35 per kg

Prices also depend on bulk quantity discounts from distributors and change based on raw material costs.

How to Choose the Right Nickel Silver Powder

Selecting the optimal nickel silver powder specification requires balancing composition, particle size and shape, impurity levels, manufacturing method, costs and availability based on production process compatibility and end-use application requirements of strength, wear resistance, conductivity etc.

Table 10: Nickel Silver Powder Selection Guidelines

Parametr Doporučení
Složení slitiny Pick CuNi10Zn15 for cost, CuNi18Zn20 for strength and hardness, or custom alloys. Reduce Zn (<15%) to minimize dezincification issues.
Velikost částic Finer 1-20 micron size for sintering speed, over 150 micron for higher green strength. Multimodal distributions improve density.
Tvar částice Prefer spherical shape (from gas atomization) for best fluidity and densification. Avoid coarse dendrites.
Čistota 99%+ purity needed for medical/dental applications, 96-98% works for industrial uses if properties permit.
Výrobní metoda Gas atomized and carbonyl nickel

Comparative Analysis of Nickel Silver Powder

Nickel silver alloy powders offer a unique combination of properties compared to other metal powders like copper, bronze, brass, and stainless steel.

Table 11: Comparison of Metal Powders with Nickel Silver Powder

Parametr Stříbrný nikl Měď Mosaz Bronz Nerezová ocel 316L
Složení Cu, Ni, Zn Cu Cu, Zn Cu, Sn, Zn Fe, Cr, Ni, Mo
Barva Silver-white Měď Gold to red Gold to red Gray metallic
Hustota 8.7 g/cc 8,9 g/cc 8.5 g/cc 8,8 g/cc 8 g/cm3
Síla Vynikající Dobrý Dobrý Vynikající Vyšší
Tvrdost Střední Soft Střední Střední Velmi vysoko
Odolnost proti korozi Vysoký Střední Střední Střední Nejvyšší
Tepelná vodivost 25% IACS 100% IACS 28% IACS 60% IACS 16% IACS
Elektrická vodivost 10-15% IACS 100% IACS 28% IACS 15-20% IACS 1.5% IACS
Náklady Vysoký Nízký Nízký Střední Vysoký
Následné zpracování Easy Obtížnější Střední Střední Most difficult

Síla: Nickel silver powder is almost as strong as bronze while being more ductile. Strength can be optimized through appropriate compositions.

Odolnost proti korozi: Nickel silver alloys resist corrosion in water, moisture, acids etc. better than brass or copper powder. However, stainless steel powder has the best corrosion resistance.

Vodivost: Copper powder has the highest thermal and electrical conductivity followed by brass, bronze, and nickel silver in decreasing order. Stainless steel powder is not conductive.

Workability and Finish: Nickel silver powder can be easily machined, polished, soldered, brazed to achieve smooth shiny finishes comparable to silver. Stainless steel powder is the hardest to work with.

So whether the application calls for strength, corrosion protection, heat/electrical transfer, aesthetics, or affordability – nickel silver powder checks several boxes making it suitable across industries from automotive components to medical instruments.

Standards and Certifications for Stříbrný niklový prášek

Key standards applicable to various types and graders of nickel silver powder include:

Table 12: Standards for Nickel Silver Powder

Standard Popis
ASTM B833 Specification for nickel silver powder compositions, testing methods
ISO 4490 Determination of particle size distribution using analytical sieving
ISO 24801 Gas atomization of metal powders classification and technical delivery requirements
ASTM B215 Standard practice for determining metal powder true density
ISO 14239 Determination of fluidity by means of a vibrating feeder

Reputable global nickel silver powder manufacturers and suppliers have quality management certifications like ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS9100D, OHSAS 18001, and ISO 45001 to ensure consistency in chemical composition, particle characteristics, lot-to-lot uniformity and safety/environment norms compliance.

Application-specific certifications may also be required by customers for uses in medical, aerospace, automotive, and electronics sectors depending on regional regulations.

Safety Measures When Handling Nickel Silver Powder

Like any fine grained metal powder, certain health and safety precautions must be taken while handling, transporting, storing and processing nickel silver powder:

  • Wear protective gear – masks, eyewear, filters, gloves – to minimize inhalation and skin contact
  • Use spark-resistant tools to prevent ignition in pure oxygen environments
  • Ensure proper ventilation and point-of-use dust extraction equipment
  • Keep away from heat, sparks, flames as powder dusts may be combustible
  • Wash thoroughly after working with powders
  • Follow local environmental regulations for waste disposal

Packaging and Transportation: Nickel alloy powders are packed inert gas-purged bottles, cans, drums etc. or with moisture-absorbing bags as they can oxidize and degrade over time. Regulatory classifications depend on composition, particle size distribution and bulk density.

Skladování: Keep powder containers tightly sealed and stored properly by trained personnel. Avoid inventory getting too old or caking of particles.

Following safety data sheet (SDS) guidelines and having emergency procedures for spillage, fire hazard, accidents helps mitigate associated health and environment risks when storing tens or hundreds of kilograms of nickel silver powder.

Nejčastější dotazy

Q. Does nickel silver powder contain any silver?

A. No. Despite its name, nickel silver or German silver contains no elemental silver. It gets its silver appearance from having a high copper content alloyed with nickel and zinc.

Q. Is nickel silver powder same as brass powder?

A. No. Brass powder is a copper-zinc alloy while nickel silver powder also contains 10-30% nickel in addition to copper and zinc. The nickel gives it better corrosion resistance compared to brass.

Q. Why is nickel silver strong and hardened?

A. Nickel forms a solid solution alloy with copper by replacing some of its atoms in the crystalline lattice structure. This distortion at the atomic-level provides strengthening and hardening effects which makes nickel silver stronger than pure copper.

Q. Does nickel silver powder oxidize or corrode?

A. Yes, it can oxidize slowly over time in air forming a protective oxide layer on the surface similar to copper oxidation. Acidic environments can induce corrosion attacks by preferentially dissolving metals. Proper storage with inert gas blanketing and humidity controls prevents oxidation.

Q. Can nickel silver powder be 3D printed?

A. Yes. Nickel silver alloy powders with controlled particle size and spherical morphology are highly suited for 3D printing using binder jetting, laser powder bed fusion, and fused deposition modeling technologies. Parts with fine details and thin walls can be easily fabricated.

Q. Are nickel silver powders antimicrobial?

A. Yes. Scientific studies have shown 99.9% reduction in bacteria when nickel silver powder is incorporated into plastics or coatings. The oligodynamic effect from its high copper content gives it effective antimicrobial properties against a wide spectrum of microbes.

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