PROSURA AG
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ULTRAFINE COPPER POWDER
Ultrafine copper powder is powdered copper with a purity of at least 99.999%. To produce one gram of this powder, besides some additives, more than 250 kilos of copper are needed.
Copper is the most commonly used material in powder metallurgy and copper powder has a very wide range of applications. Although there are cheaper copper powders with lower copper purity or relatively high particle size, the production of copper powder with high purity and small particle size (ultrafine) is much more expensive than that of copper cathodes due to the complex and costly production process. The higher the purity and the smaller the particle size, the more expensive the copper powder.
Copper powder is obtained by crushing copper ingots or copper ore in a macerator.
Ultrafine copper powder is one of the most expensive elements in the world. This is not due to the cost of the material, but rather to the complexity of the production process. To obtain a copper powder that can be used for medical purposes and in the aerospace industry, the purity must be at least 99.999%.
The demand for ultrafine copper powders is growing in line with miniaturization in many areas:
1. Electronics manufacturers
Companies involved in producing electronic components, such as printed circuit boards, flexible electronics, and RFID tags, may use UCP in conductive inks and pastes for their manufacturing processes.
2. Research institutes and universities
Academic and research institutions that focus on material science, nanotechnology, and chemistry may require UCP for research purposes, laboratory experiments, and development of novel applications.
3. Catalyst producers
Companies that manufacture catalysts for chemical reactions, particularly in the petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and automotive industries, might use UCP due to its high surface area and catalytic properties.
4. Battery manufacturers
UCP may be of interest to manufacturers of next-generation batteries, such as solid-state and lithium-sulfur batteries, where it could potentially improve energy storage capabilities and performance.
5. Nanotechnology companies
Businesses involved in the development and production of nanomaterials, nanocomposites, and advanced coatings may require UCP for their products.
6. Specialty chemical companies
Firms producing specialty chemicals for various industries could use UCP as an additive or component in their formulations, leveraging its unique properties.
7. Metallurgical and powder metallurgy companies
UCP can be used as a sintering additive in metallurgical processes or as a filler material in metal matrix composites, so companies in these fields may be interested in purchasing UCP.
8. Medical and pharmaceutical companies
UCP may have potential applications in drug delivery systems, diagnostics, and medical imaging, making it potentially valuable to companies in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors.