Metal powder is a metal that has been broken down into a powder form. Metals that can be found in powder form include aluminium powder, nickel powder, iron powder and many more. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] There are four different ways metals can be broken down into this powder form: [6]
The following processes can be used to produce metal powder: [6]
Back in the early 1900's, metal powder was the currency used in the United States of America.[ citation needed ] Depending on the market, metal powder can be more valuable than gold. The following are the types and uses of metal powder: [7]