Binders for Metal Powder Briquette (Manganese, Chrome, Nickel, Iron Ore Fines)

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Jianjie Metal Powder Briquette Binder is a polymer-based composite binder specially developed for metal powder briquetting. It provides strong bonding performance to produce high-strength briquettes from fine metal powders and industrial metal waste, helping improve resource utilization while reducing material loss during handling and recycling.

The binder is suitable for a wide range of metal materials, including manganese ore fines, chrome ore fines, magnesite fines, iron ore fines, silicon carbide powder, and other metal recycling materials. It enables the production of durable briquettes with excellent cold strength, reducing breakage during transportation, storage, and furnace charging.

With a low addition rate and tailored formulation for different raw materials, Jianjie Metal Powder Briquette Binder improves briquetting efficiency, increases the recycling value of metal fines, enhances furnace performance, and provides a reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible solution for metal powder briquetting.

Range of Applications of Jianjie Metal Briquettes Binder

  • Manganese ore fines
  • Chrome ore fines
  • Nickel ore powder
  • Magnesite ore fines
  • Iron ore fines / iron concentrate
  • Silicon-manganese ore powder
  • Silicon carbide
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Common Metal Powder Briquetting Challenges Jianjie Binder Can Solve

  • Low briquette strength and easily break
  • Excessive fines generation
  • Powder is too fine to bind
  • Reduced furnace efficiency
  • Difficulty recycling valuable metal fines
  • Add unwanted substance like Si or Al
  • Can’t stand the requested thermal strength

Metal Powder Briquetting Process

metal powder briquetting

Advantages of Jianjie Binders for Metal Mineral Powder Briquette (Manganese, Chrome, Nickel, Iron Ore, etc.)

Low Dosage (3%–5%) for Strong Briquettes

Provides strong adhesion and improves the qualification rate of good briquettes, ensuring uniform, durable briquettes suitable for handling, transport, and reuse.

High Strength. High Shaping Efficiency. High Stability.

Produces briquettes with excellent mechanical strength and a shaping rate above 98%, ensuring:

  • Extremely low pulverization rate
  • Reduced return material
  • Smoother production and higher output
Boost Furnace Performance

Stronger, more stable briquettes support higher furnace feed ratio, improving reduction efficiency and delivering better metallurgical results.

Low Additive Impact on Metal Grade

The binder introduces minimal impurities, keeping metal content high and ensuring your briquettes meet strict smelting and processing requirements.

Consistent Quality Across Multiple Materials

Optimized formulation ensures reliable binding for manganese, chrome, nickel, and other mineral powders—making it a versatile solution for multi-ore operations.

Real Case of Jianjie Binder for Metal Powder Briquettes

Raw Material

Mined chromite powder
Main composition: Cr₂O₃: 40–55%, TFe unknown, SiO₂: 1–10%, Al₂O₃: 5–20%.

Equipment Used

Roller press briquetting machine

Briquettes Application

The finished briquettes are used in a submerged arc furnace

Customer Requirement

  • Wet pellet strength: must withstand 2 drops from 1.5 meters;
  • Dry pellet strength: ≥800 N after drying.

Jianjie Solution

Tailored binder with 4% dosage

Results

With 4% Jianjie binder, the chromite briquettes demonstrated strong wet and dry compressive strength, and maintained high integrity after roasting, meeting the customer’s requirements.

2 Drops from 1.5m

Drop test

212.4 N

Wet compressive strength

1,106.75 N

Dry compressive strength

1,817.95 N

Roasted compressive strength (Roasted at 1,100°C for 0.5 hours)

Specification and Instruction

Executive Standard: Q/DJSY 001-2025

PropertyValue
AppearanceFluid powder
Fineness: (250μm) (%)≥90.0
Moisture (%)≤12.0
Viscosity(mPa·s)≥10
pH7.0-12.0
Bulk Density (g/L)1000±300

Packaging

Available in 25kg woven bags or 1000kg jumbo bags, designed for safe handling and convenient storage.

Storage

For best results, store Jianjie binders in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep bags elevated on a damp-proof pallet or cushion, and avoid any exposure to direct sunlight or rain.

Shipping

Flexible transportation options are available, including air, road, rail, and sea, to meet your specific needs.

Contact Us for Quotation & Technical Support

Contact Jianjie Group for more product details and real customer application cases.
We provide free samples for testing, or you may send your raw materials to our laboratory for professional evaluation and performance optimization. Our technical team will support you with data-driven recommendations tailored to your production process.

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