Al Nanoparticles Bulk density: 0.17 g/cm3 Al NanoparticlesTrue density: 2.7 g/cm3
Health and Safety
Hazard Statements
H250-H261
Transport Information
UN1396
Suggest equipment
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, Glove Box
Aluminum (Al) Nanopowder General Descriptions
Aluminum nanopowder has seen a flurry of research interest in recent years, as potential applications across a host of fields become apparent.
Aluminum (Al) Nanopowder Applications
• Combustive catalyst:When combined with other substances, aluminum powder serves as an excellent catalyst for combustion, greatly improving the speed, heat, and stability of combustion in rocket fuel and other fuels. Burn rates can be increased by as much as 20 times with the application of the
right nanopowder.
• Drug delivery:As with many nanoparticles, aluminum nanopowder plays a role in a variety of new drug delivery systems, including dry aerosol and transdermal delivery.
• Wear and corrosion resistance:Aluminum powders can be added to a number of coatings or included in compounds to increase resistence to general wear and corrosion. In particular, it can be used to produce transparent wear-resistant coatings.
• Chemical applications:Aluminum nanopowder is widely used for its chemical properties to produce controlled reaction rates for manufacturing aluminum-based chemicals, alcohols, and other substances. Deodorants and antiperspirants are one key product group utilizing this application.
• Metallic pigments:Aluminum powder can be added to any number of coatings, paints, textiles, inks, plastics, and other materials to add a silver metallic sheen, making it a popular aesthetic addition in automotives, electronics, and other industries.
• 3D printing:Building upon the base usage of aluminum in metalworking to produce useful alloys, some industrial 3D printing solutions can utilize aluminum nanopowders to fabricate alloy components directly.