Affiliation:
1. South China University of Technology
2. Jiangxi Yuean Superfine Metal Co. Ltd.
Abstract
Gas atomization is one of the most cost-effective methods for preparing spherical powders. The Cu-9.7Sn-0.2P alloy powder for 3D printing was prepared by a self-developed double nozzle gas atomization technique with different deliver tube diameters, and the particle size and shape of the powder were characterized. Results show that the powder particles are mostly nearly spherical, mixed with a few irregular powders. The average O. Bluntness of the powders are 60~70%, the average Outgrowths are lower than 18%. The deliver tube diameter affects the powder characteristics directly. The increase of the diameter increases the particle size of the powder and reduces the sphericity. At the same time, the adhesion of the satellite powder decreases, the flowability becomes better and the oxygen content drop. The surface and internal structure of the powder are mainly cellular and dendritic structures.
Publisher
Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.
Subject
Mechanical Engineering,Mechanics of Materials,Condensed Matter Physics,General Materials Science
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