Magnesium powders

Luxfer MEL Technologies supplies magnesium powder 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

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Pure magnesium powders for industrial applications

  • Welding electrodes
  • Chemical processes and reactions
  • Food and beverage
  • Pyrotechnics
  • Steel desulfurization
  • Powder metallurgy

  • Flaked and/or chipped
  • Granular or spheroidal (atomized)

 *Available in both standard purity and high purity chemistries.

 Other particle size distributions available upon request. 

Pure magnesium powders for military applications

MIL-DTL-382E w/AMENDMENT 1, 15 September 2017

  • Infrared countermeasure flares
  • Illumination flares
  • Signal flares
  • Training simulators

MIL-DTL-382E w/ AMENDMENT 1, 15 September 2017

  • Type I – Flaked and/or chipped
  • Type II – Oblong chip with rounded edges
  • Type III – Granular or spheroidal (atomized)

 *Other granulations available upon request. 

**Note: Granulation 18 shall be 98% min.

Pure magnesium powders for military applications

MIL-DTL-14067D w/AMENDMENT 1, 16 March 2019

  • Infrared countermeasure flares
  • Illumination flares
  • Signal flares
  • Training simulators

MIL-DTL-14067D w/ AMENDMENT 1, 16 March 2019

  • Type I – Magnesium Powder, Atomized
  • Type IV – Magnesium Powder, Ellipsoidal

Type I – Atomized magnesium* 

*Other granulations available upon request.

Type IV – Ellipsoidal

Downloads and support

Pure magnesium powders for industrial applications datasheet

Pure magnesium powders for military applications datasheet

MIL-DTL-382E w/AMENDMENT 1, 15 September 2017

Pure magnesium powders for military applications datasheet

MIL-DTL-14067D w/AMENDMENT 1, 16 March 2019

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.