• Aluminium uncoated (Al) - ALEX
• Aluminium coated (L- ALEX)
• Aluminium coated (Al) - V-ALEX
• Copper (Cu)
• Iron in hexane (Fe)
• Tin (Sn)
• Titanium wetted hexane (Ti)
• Tungsten (W)
• Zinc (Zn)
• Silver (Ag)

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

IDENTIFICATION LABEL: trade name: ALUMINIUM NANOPOWDER UNCOATED, ALEX™. This powder was prepared by dispersion of a metallic wire in argon, then it was passivated in slow dry air stream. Chemical name: aluminum nanopowder, chemical formula: Al; GAS registration number: GAS 7429-90-5; DOT definition: Al nanopowder, flammable solids.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Material: aluminum 90% and aluminum oxide 9%. Absorbed gases - up to 1%.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance and color: gray powder. The average particle size is approx. 90-110 nm. Single particles have the average size of 70-150 nanometers and form microagglomerates. The bulk density is about 1-1.2 g/cm3. BET surface area - 15.5 m2/g. Melting point is 640°С. High resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) shows numerous crystalline defects. The powder reacts with water at 50°С and to release hydrogen. Ignites in air if exposed to open fire. ALEX™ exothermically reacts with oxygen-containing liquids, halogen organics and other oxidizers. ALEX™ is stable in dry air if heated to 80°С. Ignition point is about 300°С. Burning time in a furnace at 900°С (sample mass is 10 g) is 8 s. When ignited by low-calorie heat source ignition time, the burning time is 180 s and ignition time is 0.5 to 2 s. Linear burning rate is 4.39 mm/s. ALEX™ powder can find its application in pyrotechnics and materials sciences.

DANGER

ALEX™ is classified as a flammable powder, which burns with open fire of high intensity, including ignition by static electric charges. Release of hydrogen is possible in reactions. Fire-fighting means: special extinguishers for burning metals. KEEP OFF WATER.

HEALTH HAZARD

Aluminium powder uncoated is a nuisance dust that may cause necrosis of the eye cornea. According to TWA, dangerous concentration is 5 mg/m3. Maximum allowable concentration is 0.1 mg/m3.

SAFE HANDLING

Use health protection measures commonly used in working with readily flammable solids. Wear respirators. Do not heat above 300°С

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

IDENTIFICATION LABEL: trade name : ALUMINUM NANOPOWDER COATED, L-ALEX™(100). This nanopowder was prepared by dispersion of a metallic wire in argon, then it was coated by palmitic acid for the purpose of passivation. Chemical name: aluminum nanopowder, chemical formula: Al; GAS registration number: GAS 7429-90-5; DOT definition: Al nanopowder, flammable solids. Palmitic acid : chemical formula CH3(CH2)17CO2H.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Material: aluminum (85-87%) and palmitic acid (8-10%). Aluminum oxide 5-7 %.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance and color: gray heavily agglomerated powder. The average particle size is approx. 90-110 nm. Single particles have the average size of 70-150 nanometers and form microagglomerates. The bulk density is about 0.32-0.37 g/cm3. BET surface area - 12 m2/g. Melting point is 640°С. High Resolution TEM shows numerous crystalline defects in these particles. . The powder does NOT react with water if not heated up to the boiling point. Ignites in air if exposed to open fire. L-ALEX™ is stable in dry air if heated to 80°С. Ignition point is about 300°С. L-ALEX™ powder can find its application in pyrotechnics and materials sciences.

DANGER

ALEX™ is classified as a flammable powder, which burns with open fire of high intensity. Fire-fighting means: special extinguishers for burning metals. KEEP OFF OPEN FIRE.

HEALTH HAZARD

L-ALEX™ is a nuisance dust that may cause necrosis of the eye cornea. According to TWA, dangerous concentration is 5 mg/m3. Maximum allowable concentration is 0.1 mg/m3.

SAFE HANDLING

Use health protection measures commonly used in working with readily flammable solids. Wear respirators. Do not heat above 300°С.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

IDENTIFICATION LABEL: trade name: ALUMINUM POWDER COATED, V-ALEX. This powder was prepared by dispersion of a metallic wire in argon, then it was coated by copolymer (trade name Viton/Fluorel/Fluoroelastomer/FC-2175) CH2 = CF2 and CF3- CF= CF3 for the purpose of passivation.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Material: aluminum (90-92%) and copolymer (8-10%).

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance and color: gray heavily agglomerated powder. The average particle size is approx. 90-110 nm. Single particles have the average size of 70-150 nanometers and form microagglomerates. The bulk density is 0,4 g/cm3. BET surface area – 12 m2/g. Melting point is 640°C. SEM and TEM micrographs of powder particles are shown in Fig.1 The particle size distribution bar chart of dry powder is shown in Fig.2. High Resolution TEM shows numerous crystalline defects in these particles. The powder does NOT react with water if not heated up to the boiling point. Ignites in air if exposed to open fire. V-ALEX is stable in dry air if heated to 80°C. Ignition point is about 300°C. V-ALEX powder can find its application in pyrotechnics and materials sciences.

DANGER

V-ALEX is classified as a flammable powder, which burns with open fire of high intensity. Fire-fighting means: special extinguishers for burning metals. KEEP OFF OPEN FIRE.

HEALTH HAZARD

V-ALEX is a nuisance dust that may cause necrosis of the eye cornea. According to TWA, dangerous concentration is 5 mg/m3. Maximum allowable concentration is 0.1 mg/m3.

SAFE HANDLING

Use health protection measures commonly used in working with readily flammable solids. Wear respirators. Do not heat above 300°C.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

IDENTIFICATION LABEL: trade name : COPPER NANOPOWDER DRY; chemical name: copper nanopowder; chemical formula: Cu. This product is available in two modifications: (1) Cu(50) and (2) Cu(100). This nanopowder is produced using electric explosion of metallic wire in argon and then packaged in glass ampoules under inert atmosphere.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Material contains metal tungsten (Сu) - 98%; other chemical elements - 2%.If exposed to air, metal content reduce to 85-90% with the balance of adsorbed gases, copper oxide and moisture.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance and color: dark brown-grayish powder. Cu(100) particles are basically spherical, Cu(50) particles look crystalline. The average particle size is approx. 50 - 100 nm. The bulk density is 5 g/cm3. Mechanical impacts(vibrations) may further density the powder. The powder readily oxidizes when exposed to air. The melting point is at 1200°С. BET specific surface area Cu(50) - 12 m2/g and Cu(100) - 6.8 m2/g. The powders readily agglomerate. On being exposed to air, the powder may be ignited by low-calorie flame source (spirit lamp) for 0.5 s. Linear burning rate is 0.48 mm/s, burning front width 7.5 to 8 mm. Copper powder can find its application for catalysis and materials sciences.

DANGER

Copper powder is classified as a flammable powder, which burns with open fire. Copper powder may cause both general toxic and irritation effects. Maximum allowable day concentration is 0.22 mg/m3. Explosion-safe.

HEALTH HAZARD

Copper powder dry is a nuisance dust that may cause elevated body temperature, vertigo, and weakness when inhaled as well as eye cornea irritation if getting into the eye.

SAFE HANDLING

Use health protection measures commonly used in working with a nuisance dust. Wear respirators. Keep off open fire.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

IDENTIFICATION LABEL: trade name : IRON NANOPOWDER WETTED HEXANE . Chemical name: iron nanopowder suspension in hexane , chemical formula: nanopowder - Fe; hexane С6Н14, readily flammable liquid. This nanopowder was prepared by electric explosion of a metallic wire in argon, then it was wetted by hexane and packaged in glass bottles under inert atmosphere.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Material: 20-30% of hexane with the balance of iron powder. The powder contains not less 99,8% of metallic iron and absorbed gases CH4, CO2, Ar, N2 . On removing hexane from the suspension, the iron content reduces to 92% with the balance of absorbed gases, iron oxide and moisture. Chemical composition of a source metal wire is as follows: Mn: 0.78-0.82 %; Cr: <0.1 %; Ni: 0.08-0.098 %; Si: 0.66-0.82 %; Cu: 0.081-0.082 %; V: <0.05 %; Mo: <0.01 %; W: <0.1 % mass.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance and color: dark gray to black suspension or paste. Average particle size is 50-110 nm. The particles are spherical and form agglomerates. Bulk density of dry powder is 3.7 g/cm3. BET surface area - 7,7 m2/g. The self-ignition temperature of the suspension vapor in air is 338°С. Boiling point is 69°С. Flash temperature -22°С. Hexane is not soluble in water. On removing hexane from the suspension (evacuation), iron powder may spontaneously ignite in air. XRD shows that powder is fully crystalline iron. On removing hexane, the residue powder may be ignited by low-calirie flame source (spirit lamp) for 0.5 s. Linear burning rate is 2 mm/s, burning fron width 18.0-18.5 mm.

DANGER

The danger is determined by corresponding characteristics of the organic solvent used - hexane. Readily flammable liquid (Сlass 1B and 1C), gives open fire when burning. According to ANSI/NFPA 325 , the identification number of fire risk is 3. According to GOST 19433-88 , the class of danger is 3 , subclass 3.2. The danger criterion is 2 (medium danger). When inhaled, hexane vapors may be health hazard. Maximum allowable concentration in air is 300 mg/m3. Relates to 4 class of danger according to GOST 12.1.007-76 - low danger substances. On removing the organic component, the residue powder may spontaneously ignite in air.

HEALTH HAZARD

The suspension related to materials which if got into the atmosphere in great amount, may irritate the respiratory apparatus and cause poisoning if swallowed. Low health hazard.

SAFE HANDLING

Use health protection means as those used for handling readily flammable substances. Do NOT heat above 69°С and avoid evaporation of hexane. Use standard fire fighting means.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

IDENTIFICATION LABEL: trade name : TIN NANOPOWDER; chemical formula: Sn. This nanopowder was produced using electric explosion of metallic wire in argon and then packaged under inert airless atmosphere.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Material: TIN -99%. Absorbed gases up to 1 %.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance and color: gray powder. Average particle size is 80-110 nanometers. The bulk density is about 1.4 g/cm3. Reference temperature of sintering of tin powder ≥30 °C. Tin powder is oxidized when heated to 150°С in dry air. The size of particles in usual conditions is about 10 to 400 nm. In a powder the significant amount of the microagglomerates which have formed as a result of sintering of primary particles is observed. TEM micrographs of powder particles are shown in Fig. Applications: catalysis and materials sciences.

DANGER

Tin powder is an axplosion-safe but a readily flammable substance. nuisance dust which may cause harm if swallowed or inhaled. Maximum allowable day concentration is 0.22 mg/m3. Ecologically -safe . No special precaution is required.

HEALTH HAZARD

Tin powder dry is a nuisance dust which may irritate breathing organs when inhaled. General toxic effect (low toxicity). Wear respirators. SAFE HANDLING Use protection means intended for handling readily flammable substances and dust. Wear respirators.

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IDENTIFICATION LABEL: trade name : TITANIUM NANOPOWDER WETTED HEXANE . Chemical name: titanium powder suspension in hexane , chemical formula: nanopowder - Ti; hexane С6Н14, readily flammable liquid. This nanopowder was prepared by electric explosion of a metallic wire in argon, then it was wetted by hexane and packaged in glass bottles under inert atmosphere.

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

IDENTIFICATION LABEL: trade name : TITANIUM NANOPOWDER WETTED HEXANE . Chemical name: titanium powder suspension in hexane , chemical formula: nanopowder - Ti; hexane С6Н14, readily flammable liquid. This nanopowder was prepared by electric explosion of a metallic wire in argon, then it was wetted by hexane and packaged in glass bottles under inert atmosphere.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Material consists of 40-60% of hexane, balance - titanium powder not less 99,8%wt.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance and color: dark gray to black suspension or paste. Average particle size is 80-110 nanometers. The particles are spherical and form agglomerates. Bulk density of dry powder is 2.85 g/cm3. BET surface area - 13.8 m2/g. The self-ignition temperature of the suspension vapor in air is 338 °C. Boiling point is 69 °C. Flash temperature -22 °C. Hexane is not soluble in water. On removing hexane from the suspension (evacuation), titanium powder may spontaneously ignite in air.

DANGER

The danger is determined by corresponding characteristics of the organic solvent used - hexane. Readily flammable liquid (Сlass 1B and 1C), gives open fire when burning. According to ANSI/NFPA 325 , the identification number of fire risk is 3. According to GOST 19433-88 , the class of danger is 3 , subclass 3.2. The danger criterion is 2 (medium danger). When inhaled, hexane vapors may be health hazard. Maximum allowable concentration in air is 300 mg/m3. Relates to 4 class of danger according to GOST 12.1.007-76 - low danger substances. On removing the organic component, the residue powder may spontaneously ignite in air.

HEALTH HAZARD

The suspension related to materials which if got into the atmosphere in great amount, may irritate the respiratory apparatus and cause poisoning if swallowed. Low health hazard.

SAFE HANDLING

Use health protection means as those used for handling readily flammable substances. Do NOT heat above 69 °C and avoid evaporation of hexane. Use standard fire fighting means.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

IDENTIFICATION LABEL: trade name: TUNGSTEN NANOPOWDER DRY; chemical formula: W. This nanopowder is produced using electric explosion of metallic wire in air and then packaged in glass ampoules in argon atmosphere.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

According to researches the powder contains three crystal phases: metal tungsten (W) - 84±2 %; carbide tungsten (updating W3C) - 14±3 %; tungsten oxide (WO3-a) - 2±1 %.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance and color: black powder. Average particle size is 200-500 nanometers. Particles are spherical and readily form agglomerates - Fig. The bulk density is 15 g/cm3. Melting point - 3200°С. This powder ignites when exposed to open fire in air. Burning rate - 1.33 mm/s. BET specific surface are a is 1.7 to 2.4 m2/g . Tungsten powder can be used in materials sciences and electronics.

DANGER

Combustible metal powder, which burns giving open fire. Tungsten powder may be ignited by low-calorie energy source if exposed for more than 30 s. This material also has irritating effect on mucous coats. Maximum allowable day acute action concentration established on test animals for single inhalation is 0.1 mg/m3, minimal acute action concentration is 0.5 mg/m3. Explosion-safe.

SAFE HANDLING

Use health protection means as those used for handling readily flammable substances. Wear respirators.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

IDENTIFICATION LABEL: trade name : ZINC NANOPOWDER DRY; chemical formula: Zn; Spontaneously flammable when exposed to water. This nanopowder was prepared by electric explosion of a metallic wire in argon, then it was packaged in glass ampoules.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Material: zinc not less 99,95%. When exposed to water, metal content reduces to 90% with the balance of sorbed gases, zinc oxide and H2O.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance and color: gray or dark-gray powder. Average particle size is 90-150 nanometers. The bulk density is about 1 g/cm3. Melting point is 420°С. When sonicated in the form of either alcohol or other organic solvent suspension, agglomerates are destructed to nanoparticles. Isolated particles are of irregular shape. BET surface area of dry powder is 5.34 m2/g. The powder reacts with water at boiling point and causes release of hydrogen. Ignites in air if exposed to open fire. Zinc exothermically reacts with oxygen-containing liquids, halogen organics and other oxidizers. Zinc is stable in dry air if heated to 60°С. Ignition point is about 320°С. Zinc powder can find its application in materials sciences and electronics.

HEALTH HAZARD

Toxicity: zinc powder causes general toxic and irritating effect, sweet taste in a mouth, dry throat, coughing, nausea, vomiting and irritation of the mucous tunics. Threshold concentration of chronic action is 5 mg/m3. Toxic dose - 150-600 mg. Recommended limiting concentration 0.1 mg/m3; dangerous concentration - 5 mg/m3.

SAFE HANDLING

Use health protection measures commonly used in working with readily flammable solids. Wear respirators. Keep off water and do not heat above 320°С.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

IDENTIFICATION LABEL: trade name : SILVER NANOPOWDER; chemical formula: Ag. The nanopowder is produced by the electric explosion of wire method in argon atmosphere and packed in glass ampoules in inert atmosphere.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Material consists of 99,99% metal silver. Adsorbed gases (CH4, CO2, Ar, N2)- 0,01%.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Grey powder. The average particle size is approx. 100 nm. Single particles have the average size of 70-150 nanometers and form microagglomerates. Bulk density is approx. 5.8 g/cm³. Under mechanical impact (vibration, etc.), bulk density can increase. Specific surface measured by the BET method is 6.5 m2/g. The powder is a fully crystalline silver. When heated in inert atmosphere, silver powder releases excess energy the origin of which is still unknown. The melting point is 960 °С.

DANGER

Silver powder is an odious dust. Produces a harmful effect when in the human body. Neutral to environment, does not require any special precautions.

HEALTH HAZARD

Characterized by low toxicity. Toxic dose is 60 mg. Fatal dose is 1.3-6.2 g.

SAFE HANDLING

Use respirators when handling the powder. Sanitary and hygienic regulations must be observed. In case of skin contamination, wash the skin with soap.