Can Aluminium Powder Burn?

　　Do you know if aluminium powder can burn? Aluminium powder is one of the main aluminium pigments and has very widespread applications. With the continuous development of technology, more and more people are paying attention to aluminium powder as an aluminium pigment and are becoming curious about it. Everyone wants to know whether aluminium powder can burn or not. To satisfy your curiosity, we will help you clear up any doubts.

　　Can aluminium powder burn? Before we answer this question, let's first take a look at what aluminium powder is.

　　Aluminium powder is a silver-white metallic pigment. It is created by taking pure aluminium foil, adding a small amount of lubricant, then grinding and crushing it into flake-like powder, and finally polishing it. Aluminium powder is very light, but has a high floating ability and excellent reflective properties for light and heat. After treatment, aluminium powder can also become a non-leafing aluminium powder.

　　Aluminium powder can burn, but it will not spontaneously ignite. In general, if a large amount of aluminium powder is present in the air, it can ignite and even cause explosions. Therefore, aluminium powder should not be stored in places that are exposed to direct sunlight or dampness. People should pay extra attention to it , otherwise accidents may occur, and the more serious possibility is that of an explosion.

　　Aluminium powder has very widespread applications. It can be used to identify fingerprints, and can also be used to create fireworks, paint, ink, pigments, and even sparklers. It can also be used as an additive for porous concrete. In addition, aluminium powder can also be used as a medicine for treatment and in the automotive and aviation industries. Due to the wide range of applications, large demand and variety of types, aluminium powder is a major category of metallic pigments.

　　That’s all. We hope it would be helpful to you , see you next time!