Abstract:Copper-iron powders were prepared by inert gas atomization. The size distribution, microstructure,phase structure,powders flow ability and apparent density of the copper-iron powder were investigated by laser scattering particle size distribution analyzer,electron probe microanalyzer,X-ray diffraction,metal powder flow meter and apparent density meter,respectively.The results show that the mean diameter of the powder is 106.30 μm under the condition of optimal process for melting temperature of 1550 ℃ and atomization pressure 4.5 MPa.The differential distribution curve of powder size exhibits unimodal form and a good fit to the normal distribution.The phase composition of the powders is Cu andα-Fe.A large amount of the powders are multi-cores and diffuse distribution microstructure,others are egg-type core microstructure.The powders show golden,apparent density of 4.6 g/cm3 and flow ability is 1 6.7 s/50 g.