Metal powders, used in various applications, have great potential and are now used as a renewable source of clean energy. Several methodologies are used to produce metal powders, such as atomization, electrolysis, solid-state reduction, and more. Metal powders manufactured from electrolysis or electrodeposition feature several characteristic properties such as high purity, volume production, variations in shapes and sizes, and more making them ideal for different applications. At Industrial Metal Powders (I) Pvt Ltd, located in Pune, we produce metal powders on a daily basis using different methods, including the electrolytic method. In this topic, let’s learn about how electrolytic metal powders can be the future of clean energy.
How metal powders are formed using electrolysis?
Electrolytic iron powder is produced by the deposition of powdered metal onto the cathode of an electrolytic cell by reducing the metal from its aqueous solution. Metal powder deposited on the cathode as a soft, spongy layer is then scrubbed from the cathode.
Electrolysis, as the name suggests, is a method that uses electric current for a chemical reaction. In the electrolytic method, electric current acts as a reducing agent for metal to electrodeposit it from its aqueous solution. To obtain high purity metal powders, certain specific processing conditions must be followed such as electrolyte circulation and temperature, current density, electrolyte conductivity, metal ion concentration, pH, and viscosity.
The electrolytic iron powder is a renewable and clean source of energy
The idea of utilizing metal powders as a source of renewable energy was given by Professor Bergthorson and his team at McGill, along with researchers from the European Space Agency, Netherlands. And now, the idea has been used in space shuttles.
Metal powders, such as iron, on burning react with air to produce stable, non-toxic, solid metal oxide. The solid product obtained is collected for recycling. After the combustion process, the metal oxide is again reduced to obtain metal. This combustion process is advantageous over conventional burning, which uses fossil fuel. During the burning of conventional fuel, gaseous carbon dioxide is produced, which escapes into the atmosphere and causes pollution.
The electrolytic iron powder produced by IMP is highly pure, and cost-effective, and to suit the needs of our customers, we produce it in different mesh sizes. Moreover, being ultra-pure, our electrolytic iron powder can be completely recycled and reused. And above all, devoid of all impurities including carbon, during combustion, it does not produce any harmful substance that affects the quality of our atmosphere. Thus, it is a wonderful source of clean energy.
Conclusion
Industrial Metal Powders (I) Pvt Ltd since its inception in 1974 has consistently worked to produce the best quality metal powders. Began its humble journey of producing high purity iron powder, IMP now is a world leader and in its state-of-the-art manufacturing unit, produces a wide range of metal powders. Our Electrolytic Iron Powder, manufactured using the intricate process of electrolysis, is fast entering different avenues. It is now being used as a renewable and clean source of energy in its latest venture. So, if you’re eco-friendly and require environment-friendly fuel, our electrolytic iron powder is the best option. To know more about our electrolytic iron powder, connect with us.
