Abstract
The powder bed packing density of metal powders plays a crucial role in additive manufacturing as it directly affects the defect and mechanical properties of the fabricated parts. Powder bed packing density is related to powder flowability and spreadability. In this study, we introduced a new method to improve powder flowability and spreadability, where Haynes 230 powder with exceptional flowability was successfully produced using an in situ micro-oxidation gas atomization process. Compared to conventional gas atomization, the powder exhibited improved flowability and spreadability, measuring at 11.8 s/50 g. Additionally, the angle of repose was reduced by 25%, resulting in a powder bed packing density of 5.67 g/cm3, corresponding to 63.7% of the theoretical density. Notably, the oxygen content in the powder was only 180 ppm, as confirmed by XRD testing, and no oxide peaks were detected. Furthermore, the depth of the oxide layer on the particle surface increased by less than 20 nm. As a result, the in situ micro-oxidation process reduces the number of pores and cracks in the Haynes 230 alloy formed specimens and improves the relative density of the built specimens. This study highlights the potential of in situ micro-oxidation gas atomization as a promising method for producing powders with high flowability and spreadability for laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) processes.
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