Strontium Ferrite (SrFe12O19)

Strontium Ferrite Powder (SrFe12O19) is the workhorse M-type hexaferrite behind the world’s ceramic permanent magnets, prized for its exceptional intrinsic coercivity, magnetocrystalline anisotropy, and outstanding resistance to demagnetisation and corrosion. Produced as a fine, high-purity magnetoplumbite-structured powder, it is engineered for consistent particle morphology and phase purity to support reliable pressing, sintering, and bonding into finished magnetic components. Infinita Materials supplies strontium ferrite powder across a range of particle size distributions and purity grades to meet the demands of motor, sensor, and microwave device manufacturers. Its low raw-material cost relative to rare-earth magnets, combined with strong performance and chemical stability, makes it the material of choice for high-volume, cost-sensitive permanent magnet applications. Each lot is characterised for phase composition, particle size, and magnetic response to ensure batch-to-batch consistency.

Surface Area (m2/g) :N/A
Particle size d50 (μm) :<1.5
Purity (%) :>99.9
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Introduction to Strontium Ferrite Powder

Strontium Ferrite (SrFe₁₂O₁₉) is a hard magnetic hexagonal ferrite with the magnetoplumbite structure (P6₃/mmc). Its multiple Fe sublattices couple ferrimagnetically, producing a strong uniaxial magnetocrystalline anisotropy along the c-axis and consequently high coercivity and resistance to demagnetisation. Unlike soft cubic spinel ferrites, its hard-magnetic behaviour is intrinsic to the crystal structure and is retained in fine powders. As a spray-grade powder, controlled particle size and morphology enable efficient alignment and compaction during dry or wet pressing. Strontium ferrite combines high coercivity, thermal stability, low cost, chemical inertness, and excellent corrosion resistance, making it widely used for permanent magnets in fractional-horsepower motors, loudspeakers, magnetic separators, holding magnets, and flexible or bonded magnet compounds.

FAQs

Question: What is strontium ferrite?

Answer: Strontium ferrite primarily comprises strontium oxide (SrO) and iron oxide (Fe2O3).

Question: What are the critical properties of strontium ferrite?

Answer: Fundamental properties include high coercivity, thermal stability, and semiconducting to insulating electrical conductivity.

Question: How does strontium ferrite compare to other types of ferrites?

Answer: Compared with other ferrites, strontium ferrite generally indicates a higher coercivity and thermal stability, so it is probably better suited for applications at high temperatures and in demanding environments.

Question: Can strontium ferrite be used in high-frequency applications?

Answer: Yes, because of its stable magnetic properties, strontium ferrite is extensively used in microwave devices and applications requiring high-frequency performance.