Aluminum powder is powdered aluminum. This was originally produced by mechanical means using a stamp mill to create flakes. The resulting powder might then be processed further in a ball mill to flatten it into flakes for use as a coating or pigment. Aluminum powder is non-toxic and is not harmful unless injected directly in a major blood vessel such as the aorta. Aluminum powder, if breathed in, is not particularly harmful and will only cause minor irritation. The melting point of aluminum powder is 660 °C
Aluminium powder is essentially a byproduct from aluminum manufacturing. Aluminium powder is created by gathering up aluminum off-cuts of various other parts or products. It then melts together to form a solid block or cylinder.
Aluminum powder is highly flammable and so one of its most common uses is in pyrotechnic displays. Aluminium powder burns very brightly and is used to create different flash effects in fireworks displays by using different grades of powder. It is also used in a similar capacity as an ingredient in blasting agents used in commercial mining. In the past, when photography was in its infancy, aluminum powder was also used to create camera flashes.
In India, aluminium powder is being used for various purposes across numerous industries which include metallurgy, chemicals, paints & pigments, explosives, construction and others. This is one of the major factors which has been supporting the growth of the aluminium powder in India. Additionally, there has been an increase in the use of aluminium powder for the production of coating paints which has further propelled its demand across the automotive industry. Apart from this, aluminium powder is corrosion-resistant and can be easily recycled owing to which it becomes a highly durable product with a longer lifespan as compared to other metals. As aluminium powder is effective in reflecting light, it is also being increasingly used in the form of pigments. These are some of the other factors which have been positively influencing the growth of the Indian aluminium powder market. Looking forward, the consumption volume is projected to reach 46,877 Tons by 2023, expanding at a CAGR of more than 6% during 2018-2023.