Magnesium-aluminum powders

Luxfer MEL Technologies supplies magnesium-aluminum powders for a variety of industrial and defense applications. Our ability to control particle shape and size and to reproduce particle size distributions and particle morphology from drum-to-drum and lot-to-lot sets us apart in the metal powders industry.

Product information

Magnesium aluminum powders for
defense applications

Luxfer MEL Technologies produces magnesium aluminum powders for a variety of applications to support the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and allied governments. Magnesium Aluminum powders are manufactured to the highest standards using state-of-the-art equipment and highly engineered processes.

Our ability to control particle shape and size and to reproduce particle size distributions and particle morphology from drum-to-drum and lot-to-lot sets us
apart in the metal powders industry. Short lead-times allow us to react quickly to our customers’ changing demands.

  • Small caliberammunition
  • Pyrotechnics
  • Tracer Rounds
  • Other specialty applications
MIL-DTL-454 w/Am.1 dated 06 February 2025
Granular
  • Passing 100-mesh: 99.5% min.
  • Passing 120-mesh: 98% min.
  • Passing 230-mesh: 45-65%

Magnesium aluminum powders for
commercial applications

Magnesium aluminum powders are manufactured to the highest standards using state-of-the-art equipment and highly engineered processes. Our ability to control particle size and to reproduce particle size distributions from drum-to-drum and lot-to-lot sets us apart in the metal powders industry. Short lead-times allow us to react quickly to our customers’ changing demands.

  • Welding electrodes
  • Refractory bricks
  • Pyrotechnics
Flaked and/or chipped

 *Custom particle size distributions available.

Silicon (Si) – 0.10% max. 
Iron (Fe) – 0.15% max. 
Other Metals Each – 0.03% max. 
Other Metals Total – 0.10% max. 

Downloads and support

Magnesium aluminum powders for
defense applications datasheet

Magnesium aluminum powders for
commercial applications datasheet

Need to speak to an expert? Message Lindsay

Lindsay Guillebeau

Director of Growth, Powders

Lindsay is a seasoned technical sales leader with over 15 years of experience in specialty metals manufacturing with deep expertise in magnesium powder production and its applications across defense and industrial applications. She works closely with a variety of customers including prime contractors, OEMs and government procurement teams to deliver high quality products and solutions to support mission-critical applications.





    Need to speak to an expert? Message Stephen

    Stephen Flynn

    Sales Account Manager

    Stephen joined Luxfer in 2025 and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in powdered metals. With over 15 years in industrial manufacturing, Stephen works with customers to solve complex challenges, delivering tailored solutions that keep their businesses moving forward.