Title of Technology to be offered

A process for production of electrolytic Iron powder from sponge iron fines

Type of Technology

Indigenous

Area of Technology

Materials and Material Science

Brief description/abstract (150 words)

Ultra high purity, high strength P/M parts, higher productivity

Major Raw Material

Sponge iron fines, Ammonium chloride, Hydrochloric acid.

Major Plant Equipment/Machinery

Rectifier, Electrical accessories, Hydrogen Annealing furnace, centrifuge, slurry pumps, Electrolytic cells.

Area of application

Minerals, Metals and Materials

Details of specification application

Used in the manufacture of high and medium density PM parts and high quality welding electrodes

Status of  Development

30 kg/day iron powder in a single cell

Ecological/Environmental Impact  (if any, specify briefly)

Pollution problems are negligible

Patenting details

Patent Filed

Extent of Commercialisation

Seeking to licence or sell  this innovation

Technology Transferring Agent

NML/CSIR

Technology Transfer Assistance Offered (Optional)

Include (I) Process know (ii) Details of equipment's (iii) Plant lay out (iv) quality assurance method. Assistance can be provided at the time of production or trail on separate terms and condition (negotiable)

Key words

Electrolytic Iron powder, iron powder , sponge iron

Additional Information (if any)

Return on investment (ROI) 35%

Country of origin

India