Safety in Handling of Metal Powders
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Published:2020
Abstract
During metal powder production, powder and/or dust handling, compaction, and part finishing operations, many safety and environmental risks exist. This article is a detailed account of the types of safety hazards that can exist and the issues that occur during metal powder handling, as well as recommendations and strategies that can be employed to both prevent and protect against damaging effects from powder exposure, fire and/or explosions, or environmental impact events.
Eric Maynard, Brian H. Pittenger, Safety in Handling of Metal Powders, Additive Manufacturing Processes, Vol 24, ASM Handbook, Edited By David L. Bourell, William Frazier, Howard Kuhn, Mohsen Seifi, ASM International, 2020, p 180–199, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.hb.v24.a0006544
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