Iron metal powders and iron-based alloy powders such as steel are manufactured-by several methods in large quantities-more than any other metals. Since their mineral source is abundant in nature and manufacturing costs are lower, they are used in a broad range of industrial applications because of their physical, chemical and magnetic properties. Although the predominant use is in powder metallurgy for structural parts, they are also used in welding electrodes, dual component toner compositions, foods, vitamins and various other applications.
Synthetic iron oxide powders are used primarily for pigmentary and magnetic properties (those iron oxides that are magnetic). The iron oxide powders are inexpensive to make and primarily are used to color concrete products, paints, plastics and other media. Due to their low cost, iron oxide powders are the most widely used of all inorganic color pigments. By virtue of their chemical and magnetic properties, iron oxide powders also have significant uses in electromagnetic components, catalysts, toners, magnetic recording media and other applications.
Even though both iron and iron oxide powders have been used for decades, they are still expanding due to growth in certain market segments. This report will present an evaluation of each industry and will present an updated status regarding the current production, uses and markets and will present a logical estimate for the future growth of both of these industries.
Reasons For Doing The Study And Its Contribution
The purpose of this study is to update the information of the current market and future trends of metallic iron powder and synthetic iron oxide powders.
The detailed objectives are to update the following:
Methods of manufacture
Highlight new technological developments
Provide the analysis of relevant U.S. patents to date to determine recent developments
Identify domestic and foreign leaders in product and technology innovation
Provide an overview of industry structures for ferrous metal and iron oxide powders
Provide detailed company profiles
Examine recent trends in powder shipments, imports, exports and prices
Examine government rules and regulations relevant to these industries
Project future trends in these industries for the next five years.
Audience For Report
This report will be a valuable resource for people who manufacture iron and iron alloy powders; synthetic iron oxide powders for pigments and magnetic uses; processors for ferrous metal and synthetic iron powders; distributors of ferrous metal and synthetic iron powders; manufacturers of ferrite powders and components; producers of ferrous powder metallurgy parts; and producers who incorporate ferrous metal or iron oxide into their products such as plastic, cement and food producers. This report will also provide insight for people who are interested in investing in the manufacture, distribution, and/or marketing of ferrous powders and iron oxide powders.
Scope And Format
This report covers the industries for both ferrous metal powders and iron oxide powders. Ferrous metal (metallic iron based and iron-based metallic) covers iron, iron alloy, and low- and high-iron steel powders. Iron oxide powders include all types of synthetic iron oxides (hematite, magnetite and maghemite) and ferrite powders with their main constituent as ferric oxide (Fe2O3). Naturally occurring or mined iron oxide powders are excluded from the study.
The characteristics, properties and commercial application of the powders are introduced and described. The industry structures, companies, products, trends, acquisitions, joint ventures and international activities are discussed and profiles of major industry players are provided. The technology chapter provides a detailed review of the major production and processing methods for manufacturing iron powders, iron oxide and ferrite powders.
Major technical issues, research and development are considered with in-depth analyses of U.S. patents over the past five years for inventions covering production and use of iron-based, iron oxide and ferrite powders. Trends for ferrous metal and iron oxide powders production, foreign trade and prices are considered in the Markets chapter where U.S. markets are presented according to powder type and application. All relevant U.S. patents during the past five years are provided in the appendices. Detailed trade statistics obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau are also summarized in the report.
Methodology And Information Sources
The data in the report are obtained both from primary and secondary sources. Viewpoints about industry issues, opinions about future market trends and detailed technical information have been obtained directly from executives, engineers, mangers, researchers and salespersons from relevant companies. Trade literatures such as American Metal Market, Chemical Marketing Reporter, Chemical Week, International Journal of Powder Metallurgy, Metal Powder Report and various other conference materials have been researched for the report. Other resources such as American Metal Powder Manufacturers Association, Annual Survey of Manufacturers, Value of Product Shipments and merchandise trade statistics are obtained from the published data of the Census Bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Data are also obtained from the Annual Summary of Iron Oxide Pigments published by the U.S. Geological Survey. Statistics and literature are obtained from the Metal Powder Industries Federation, the Japan Powder Metallurgy Association and the European Powder Metallurgy Association. U.S. patents have been obtained from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office via the Internet. Industry information is obtained from company product brochures, annual reports and other literature.
Analysts Credentials
The analyst, Subrata Banerjee, has been associated primarily with iron producing industries for the past 28 years and is currently serving as an international consultant of high temperature materials, principally for the metals industry. With a Ph.D. in Material Science and Bachelor's and Master's of Science degrees in chemistry and chemical technology, respectively, Dr. Banerjee has a thorough understanding of materials. He is the author of four preceding reports, over 75 technical papers (published and presented), 26 domestic and international patents, one monograph titled Monolithic Refractories (World Scientific Publications Pte. Ltd., Sept. 1998) and co-editor of another book, Microstructure and Properties of Refractories.(TransTech Publications, 1993) With knowledge of iron and iron-based materials, long years of industrial research, technology marketing and applications experience, Dr. Banerjee is more than qualified to discuss the current markets and future trends of iron and iron oxide powders.
Title
Introduction
Study Goal And Objective
Reasons For Doing The Study And Its Contribution
Audience For Report
Scope And Format
Methodology And Information Sources
Analysts Credentials
Related Bcc Publications
Reports
Monthly Newsletters
Bcc On-Line Services
Executive Summary
Industry Overview
Major Players
Technology Overview
Characterization Of Powders—Types
Ferrous Metal Powders
Iron Oxide And Ferrite Powders
Powder Properties
Physical Properties
Particle Size And Size Distribution
Particle Morphology
Apparent Or Tap Density
Oil Absorption
Flow Rate
Magnetic Properties
Coercive Force (Hc)
Permeability (M)
Saturation Magnetization (Bs)
Remanence (Br)
)rResistivity (
Technology
Introduction
Methods Of Manufacture
Ferrous Metal Powders
Reduction Of Oxides
Iron Powders Made From Decomposition Of Iron Pentacarbonyl
Electrolytic Decomposition
Other Ferrous Metal Powder Processing Operations
Diffusion Bonding
Segregation-Free Processing
Iron Oxide Powders
Direct Precipitation
Copperas Process
Laux Process
Penniman-Zoph Process
Thermal Decomposition Of Ferrous Chloride
Ferrite Powders
Conventional Ceramic Method
Co-Precipitation From Aqueous Solutions
Molten Salt Synthesis
Sol-Gel Processing
Important New Developments And Significant Changes
New Developments In Iron Powder
Forming And Powder Metallurgy
Permanent Magnets
New Developments In Iron Oxide
Magnetic Iron Oxide
Pigments
Recording Medium
Industry Leaders In R&D
Iron Powder
Iron Oxide
Company Expertise Know-How
Ferrous Metal Powders
Recent Developments In R&D
Important Technical Issues
Chemical Purity
Dispersibility
Compressibility
Consistency
Markets
Ferrous Metal Powders
Prices
Outlook
Market And Consumption Of Iron And Low-Alloy Steel Powders
Markets By Application
Commercial Applications
Iron Oxide Powders
Prices
Iron Oxide Pigments
Production Of Iron Oxide Pigments
Pricing And Outlook
Imports And Exports
Ferrites
Magnetic Applications
Industry Structure And Competitive Aspects
Driving Force Of The Industry
Important Strategies For Staying Competitive
Important Shifts In The Industry
Trade Practices
Stage Of Evolution Of Life Cycle/Average Age Of Industry
Impact On/Of Other Industries
Concentration Factors—Industry Leaders
Analysis Of The Successful Companies
Channels Of Distribution And Importance Of Each Step
Industry Pricing And Trade Practices
Purchasing Influences
Government Environmental/Energy Regulation
Cam Rule
Developing A Cam Plan
Appendix I: North American Company Profiles
Ferrous Metal Powder Producers
Allegheny Powder Metallurgy, Inc., A Hawk Co.
Ametek Specialty Metal Powder Products
Basf Corporation
Domfer Metal Powders Ltd.
Hoeganaes Corporation
International Specialty Products Inc.
Kobelco Metal Products Of America
Powder Metallurgy Co., Inc.
Appendix II Foreign Companies
Ferrous Metal Powder Producers
Anval Nyby Powder Ab
Basf Ag
Ductil S.A.,
Hoeganaes Ab
Hoeganaes India Ltd.
Hoeganaes Japan K.K.
Kanto Denka Kogyo
Kawasaki Steel Corp.
Kobe Steel, Ltd.
Mannesmann Demag Ag
Mmg-Neosid
Neosid India Ltd
Pometon S.P.A
Powdertech Co. Ltd.
Powdrex Ltd.
Quebec Metal Powders Ltd. (Qmp)
Soderfors Powder Ab
Wuhan Iron & Steel Co.
Appendix III North American Ferrite Manufacturing Companies
Ceramic Magnetics, Inc.
Crumax Magnetics, Inc.
Electron Energy Corp.
Epcos
Fair-Rite Products Corp.
Ferronics Incorporated
Ferroxcube Usa, Inc.
Group Arnold
Hitachi Magnetics Corp.
Hitachi Metals America, Ltd (Am)
Kane Magnetics International
Ldj Electronics (Am)
Magnequench International, Inc.
Magnetic Instrumentation, Inc. (Am)
Magnetics/Div. Spang & Co.
Mmg North America
National Magnetics Group, Inc.
The Permanent Magnet Co.
Powdertech Corporation (Am)
Shin-Etsu Magnetics Inc. (Am)
Steward, Inc.
Tdk Corporation
Thomas & Skinner, Inc.
Tsc Ferrite International Co.
Vac Corp.
Walker Scientific, Inc. (Am)
Appendix IV Foreign Ferrite Manufacturers
Acme Products
Copris & M Ltd
Cosmo Ferrites Limited
Eurocap International Limited.
Ferrite Domen Co.
Iskra Feriti
Kitagawa Electronics (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Magnet Industries Ltd
Philips Components Ltd
Sdn Ferrites (P) Ltd.
Sfm Est Partenaire De
Yuxiang Magnetic Materials Ind. Co. Ltd.
Appendix V Pigment Manufacturing Companies
Bayer Corporation
Cerdec Corp
Davis Colors
Hamburger Color Company
Harcos Pigments
Hoover Color Corp.
Mapico Inc.
Mineral Pigments Corp.
Appendix VI: Patents
Iron Powder
By Year And Number
By Year
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
By Country
U.S.
Japan
Sweden
Germany
United Kingdom
Iron Oxide Powder
By Year And Number
By Year
1995
1996
1998
1999
2000
2001
By Country
U.S.
Japan
Germany
Korea
Switzerland
Austria
Patents By Application And Process
Magnetics
Pigment
Miscellaneous Applications
List Of Tables
Summary Table:
U.S. Market For Iron-Based Powders And Iron Oxide Powders, Through 2006
1 Commercial Iron And Low Alloy Steel Powder Chemistries
2 Commercial Stainless Steel Powder Chemistries
3 Commercial High Alloy Steel And Magnetic Iron Powder Chemistries
4 Typical Compositions Of Commercial Synthetic Iron Oxides And Ferrite Powders
5 Some Physical Properties Of Commercial Iron-Based Powders
6 Physical Properties Of Some Commercial Iron Oxide And Ferrite Powders
7 Properties Of Magnetic Particles
8 Magnetic Properties Of Components Produced From Soft Magnetic Powders
9 Magnetic Properties Of Components Produed From Hard Magnetic Powders
10 Comparative Parameters And Results For Gas And Water Atomization Processes
11 Iron Powders
12 Iron Oxides (Pigments)
13 Magnetic Applications
14 Specifications For Commercial Iron Oxide Powders
15 North American Ferrous Metal Powder Shipments, Through 2006
16 North American Ferrous Metal Powder Shipments, Through 2006
17 Ferrous Metal Powder Prices
18 North American Ferrous Metal Powder Consumption, Through 2006
19 U.S. Shipments By Powder Type, 1999-2006
20 U.S. Production, Imports And Exports Of Ferrous Metal Powders (Includes Flakes And Pastes), Through 2006
21 U.S. Ferrous Metal Markets By Application, Through 2006
22 Applications Of Iron And Iron-Based Powders
23 Attributes, Uses, And Costs Of Iron-Based Powders
24 U.S. Markets For Iron Oxide, Through 2006
25 Prices Of Synthetic Iron Oxide Powders
26 U.S. Production And Value Of Iron Oxide Pigments, Through 2006
27 U.S. Iron Oxide Pigment Production, Imports, Exports, And Consumption, Through 2006
28 Price Of Iron Oxide Pigments, Through 2006
29 U.S. Exports Of Iron Oxide And Hydroxide By Country, Through 2006
30 U.S. Imports Of Iron Oxide And Hydroxide By Country, Through 2006
31 U.S. Consumption Of Iron Oxide Base Pigment From Reported Shipments, 1999-2006
32 Attributes, Uses And Costs Of Iron-Based Powders
33 Commercial Uses Of Iron Oxides And Ferrite Powders
34 Ferrites In Different Applications, Through 2006
35 Iron Oxide Powder In Magnetic Applications, Through 2006
List Of Figures
Summary Figure:
U.S. Market For Iron-Based Powders And Iron Oxide Powders, 1999-2006
1 Powder And Other Forms Of Steel Classification
2 Conventional Ceramic Method For Processing Mn-Zn Ferrite
3 North American Shipments Of Iron And Steel Powders, 1999-2006
4 U.S. Production, Imports, And Exports Of Ferrous Metal Powders (Includes Flakes And Pastes), 1999-2006
5 Ferrous Metal Powder Applications, 1999-2006
6 U.S. Markets For Iron Oxide, 1999-2006
7 U.S. Iron Oxide Pigment Production, Imports, Exports And Consumption, 1999-2006
8 Number Of U.S. Patents By Year
9 Number Of U.S. Patents By Country
10 Number Of U.S. Patents Published By Year, 1995-2001
11 U.S. Patents Published By Country
12 Number Of Patents By Application
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