Submicron, High Surface Area, Nanopowder and Nanoparticles

NANOPARTICLES, NANOPOWDER, NANOTUBES, NANOFLUID, ULTRA FINE, SURFACE FUNCTIONALIZED NANO CRYSTAL, MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES, NANOHORNS, SUBMICRON, -325 MESH, SHOT, GRANULES, FLAKE, HIGH SURFACE AREA METAL AND OXIDE POWDER

Specializing in ultrafine and fine, metal, nanoparticles and powder, American Elements is capable of producing nano scale, submicron and small mesh particle size materials.

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American Elements' manufacturing emphasizes nanoparticles, nanopowder, nanotubes, nanowire, quantum dots, submicron, - 325 mesh, shot and high surface area metal and powder with particle distribution and particle size controlled and certified. We produce larger - 40 mesh, - 100 mesh, -200 mesh range sizes and < 0.5 mm, 2 mm, 5 mm and other mm size shot, granules, lump, flake and pieces, too. Our technical teams are experts in not just the chemical properties of advanced materials, but also their physical properties and morphology.

solid oxide fuel cell cathode and electrolyte cross section by SEM
American Elements is capable of producing most compounds and metals, and numerous alloys, in the submicron and nanopowder or nanoparticles or nanocrystals range and atomized metallic powders in sizes as low as - 325 mesh to ultrafine particle. Surface areas as high as 140 m 2 /g have been achieved. Certain catalytic metallic powders, such as platinum, can be produced in the submicron and nano particle range. If you are working with a material that is not in our catalog, but you require it in the submicron or nanoparticle range, we can probably produce it.

American Elements' longstanding experience in nanotechnology , began with the development of a complete line of nanoscale oxides. One example is commercially available zinc oxide nanoparticles, marketed under the trade name " Z-MITE™ ", these uniformly-sized nanocrystals are available with diameters from 10 to 200 nm. The nano-sized particles are 99+% pure, and are available uncoated, for use in aqueous mediums, and coated for use with organic solvents. Among the benefits of this application of nanotechnology is the creation of reactive surface area as high as 45 m 2 /g square meters per gram of nanopowder. The nanoparticles are available in both dispersion and dry powder form. The combination of small particle size, ultra high surface area, and Zinc Oxide's inherent antimicrobial properties makes this new nanomaterial an excellent next generation candidate for numerous high technologies, including as an antibacterial and antifungal agent integrated into textiles and bandages. For detailed product information on the uses and applications of Z-MITE™, see Z-MITE™ PRODUCT INFORMATION.

American Elements can "grow" larger then typical particle sizes for materials to, for example, create particle distributions in the 20 to 70 micron range for materials that are naturally produced in the 2 to 8 micron range. This allows our customers to use them in plasma spray guns and in other deposition technologies that can be blocked by particles that are either too small or too large for the delivery system. Graphene is a nanoscale ultra thin film or foil with thicknesses as small as 1 nanometer which can be produced from either silicon carbide or graphite flake processing. Recently, carbon nanotubes have been demonstrated to create the "darkest" known material absorbing all wavelengths or "colors" of light which will prove useful in solar and electronic applications.

SEM of solid oxide fuel cell anode powder (Nickel Cermet) American Elements can also achieve very high surface area ranges up to 130 square meters per gram (m2/g) for products useful in environmental groundwater remediation, electrical, battery, dielectric and magnetic and fuel cell applications, and optical, imaging and catalyst functions. Nanometal™ nanomaterials can now be found in drug vehicles, sunscreens, anti-microbial, anti-biotic and anti-fungal bandages, textiles and fibers, scratch resistance polishes, and are being researched for their potential uses in biomedical, bioscience and pharmaceutical requirements.

Surface Functionalized Nanomaterials. Surface Functionalized Nanoparticles such as Dodecanethiol Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles have controlled surface chemistries which can provide novel methods to change the adhesion (wetting) properties of the particles, re-order their interfacial region or enhance the dispersion properties of the nanopowder in polymers, plastics and coatings for improved magnetic, fluorescent, dielectric, and catalytic properties. Surface Functionalized Nanoparticles have particular application in LEDs, drug delivery systems, sensors and electronics.

Silicon Nanoparticles have been shown to dramatically expand the storage capacity of lithium ion batteries without degrading the silicon during the $AE X-Ray Diffraction Unit for crystal structure analysis and certification$ expansion/contraction cycle that occurs as power is charged and discharged. Silicon has long been known to have an excellent affinity for storage of positively charged lithium cations making them ideal candidates for next generation lithium ion batteries. However, the quick degradation of silicon storage units has made them commercially unfeasible for most applications. Silicon Nanowires however, cycle without significant degradation and present the potential for use in batteries with greatly expanded storage times.

American Elements physical morphology capabilities include aerosol, thermal and sol-gel methods, attrition, ball and jet milling, atomization, particle growth by fusion and sintering, and co-precipitation and screening classification. Analysis and certification include particle distribution by laser diffraction, BET surface area analysis, phase analysis by X-ray diffraction and SEM.

American Elements complete line of nanoparticles, nanopowders, nanotubes, nanocrystals and nanometal are now marketed under the tradename Nanometal™ , and include passivated, ultra high purity, high purity, 99%, 99.9%, 99.99% and 99.999% forms of the following:

Aluminum Carbon Nanotube	Cobalt Oxide Nanopowder	Lanthanum Oxide Nanopowder	Platinum Hollow Nanospheres	Thallium Nanoprisms
Aluminum Hydroxide Nanoparticles	Copper Carbon Nanotube	Lanthanum Trifluoride Nanoparticles	Platinum Nanoparticles	Terbium Oxide Nanopowder
Aluminum Nanoparticles	Copper Nanoparticles	Lead Nanopowder	Platinum Nanoprisms	Tin Carbon Nanotube
Aluminum Nanoprisms	Copper Oxide Nanopowder	Lead Oxide Nanopowder	Platnium Oxide Nanopowder	Tin Nanoparticles
Aluminum Nitride Nanoparticles	Copper Oxide Nanospheres	Lead Sulfur Hollow Nanospheres	Potassium Hydroxide Nanoprisms	Tin Nanoprisms
Aluminum Oxide Nanopowder	Copper Zinc Nanoparticles	Lithium Manganese Oxide Nanoparticles	Praseodymium Nanoparticles	Tin Oxide Nanopowder
Antimony Nanoparticles	Copper-zinc Alloy Nanoprisms	Lithium Nanoparticles	Praseodymium Oxide Nanopowder	Tin Oxide Nanowire
Antimony Nanoprisms	Copper Zinc Iron Oxide NanoPowder	Lithium Nanoprisms	Rhenium Nanoparticles	Titanium Boride Nanoparticles
Antimony Oxide Nanopowder	Diamond Nanoparticles	Lithium Oxide Nanoparticles	Rhenium Nanoprisms	Titanium Boron Oxide Nanopowder
Antimony Tin Oxide (ATO) Nanoparticles	Dysprosium Nanoparticles	Lithium Titanate Nanoparticles	Rhodium Oxide Nanopowder	Titanium Carbon Nanopowder
Arsenic Nanoprisms	Dysprosium Oxide Nanopowder	Lithium Vanadate Nanoparticles	Rubidium Oxide Nanopowder	Titanium Carbon Nanotube
Barium Iron Oxide Nanopowder	Erbium Nanoparticles	Lutetium Nanoparticles	Ruthenium Nanoparticles	Titanium Carbon Nitrate Nanopowder
Barium Nanoprisms	Erbium Oxide Nanopowder	Magnesium Carbon Nanotube	Samarium Nanoparticles	Titanium Carbide Nanoparticles
Barium Titanate Nanoparticles	Europium Nanoparticles	Magnesium Hydroxide Nanopowder	Samarium Oxide Nanopowder	Titanium Dioxide Nanospheres
Beryllium Nanoparticles	Europium Oxide Nanopowder	Magnesium Nanoparticles	Scandium Nanoprisms	Titanium Nanoparticles
Beryllium Nanoprisms	Gadolinium Nanoparticles	Magnesium Nanoprisms	Selenium Nanoprisms	Titanium Nanoprisms
Bismuth Nanoprisms	Gadolinium Oxide Nanopowder	Magnesium Oxide Nanopowder	Silicon Aluminum Nanoparticles	Titanium Nitride Nanoparticles
Bismuth Oxide Nanopowder	Gallium Nanoprisms	Manganese Iron Oxide Nanopowder	Silicon Carbide (SiC) Micron Powder	Titanium Oxide Nanopowder
Boron Carbide Nanoparticles	Gallium Nitrate Nanopowder	Manganese Nanoparticles	Silicon Carbide (SiC) Micronwhisker	Titanium Oxide Nanowire
Boron NanoPowder	Germanium Nanoparticles	Manganese Nanoprisms	Silicon Carbide Nanoparticles	Thulium Nanoparticles
Boron Nitride Nanoparticles	Germanium Nanoprisms	Manganese Oxide Nanopowder	Silicon Carbide (SiC) SubMicron Powder	Tungsten Carbide Nanoparticles
Boron Nanoprisms	Gold Nanoparticles	Manganese Zinc Iron Oxide Nanopowder	Silicon Dioxide Nanospheres	Tungsten Disulfide Nanoparticles
Buckeyballs (fullerene-C60)	Gold Nanoprisms	Molybdenum Nanoparticles	Silicon Nanoparticles	Tungsten Nanoparticles
Cadmium Nanoprisms	Gold Oxide Nanopowder	Molybdenum Oxide Nanopowder	Silicon Nanoprisms	Tungsten Oxide Nanopowder
Cadmium Selenide Hollow Nanospheres	Graphite Nanofibers	Molybdenum Carbide Nanopowder	Silicon Nanotubes	Tungsten Carbide Nanopowder
Cadmium Selenide Nanotube	Hafnium Oxide Nanopowder	Niobium Boride Nanopowder	Silicon Nitride Nanoparticles	Tungsten Carbide/Cobalt Nanopowder
Calcium Carbonate Nanoparticles	Hafnium Nanoprisms	Niobium Carbide Nanopowder	Silicon Oxide Hollow Nanospheres	Vanadium Oxide Nanopowder
Calcium Chloride Nanoparticles	Holmium Nanoparticles	Neodymium Nanoparticles	Silicon Oxide Nanopowder	Vanadium Carbide Nanopowder
Calcium Oxide Nanopowder	Indium Hydroxide Nanoparticles	Niobium Nanoprisms	Silicon Carbide Nanopowder	Vanadium Nanoprisms
Calcium Nanoprisms	Indium Nanoparticles	Neodymium Oxide Nanopowder	Silver Copper Nanopowder	Vanadium Nitride Nanopowder
Calcium Phosphate Nanoparticles	Indium Oxide Nanopowder	Nickel Carbon Nanotube	Silver Gold Hollow Nanospheres	Ytterbium Nanoparticles
Carbon Nanohorns	Indium Phosphorous Nanopowder	Nickel Cobalt Chromium Nanoparticles	Silver Gold Nanotube	Yttria stabilized Zirconia
Carbon Nanoparticles	Indium Tin Oxide Nanopowder	Nickel Cobalt Iron Oxide Nanopowder	Silver Nanoparticles	Yttrium Aluminate Nanopowder
Carbon Nanotubes	Iridium Nanoparticles	Nickel Iron Oxide Nanopowder	Silver Nanoprisms	Yttrium Nanoparticles
Cerium Nanoparticles	Iron Cobalt Nanopowder	Nickel Nanoparticles	Silver Nanotubes	Yttrium Nanoprisms
Cerium Oxide Nanopowder	Iron Nanoparticles	Nickel Nanoprisms	Silver Tin Alloy Nanopowder	Yttrium Oxide Nanopowder
Chromium Carbide Nanopowder	Iron Nickel Copper Nanoparticles	Nickel Oxide Nanopowder	Strontium Carbonate Nanoparticles	Ytterbium Fluoride Nanopowder
Chromium Cobalt Iron Nanoparticles	Iron Nickel Nanopowder	Nickel Titanium Nanopowder	Strontium Iron Oxide Nanopowder	Zinc Iron Oxide Nanopowder
Chromium Oxide Nanopowder	Iron Oxide Nanopowder	Nickel Zinc Iron Oxide Nanopowder	Strontium Nanoprisms	Zinc Nanoparticles
Chromium Nanoparticle	Lanthanum Hexaboride Nanopowder	Niobium Nanoparticles	Strontium Titanate Nanoparticles	Zinc Oxide Nanopowder
Chromium Nanoprisms	Lanthanum Nanoparticles	Niobium Nitrate Nanopowder	Tantalum Carbide Nanopowder	Zirconium Carbide Nanopowder
Chromium Nitrate Nanopowder	Lanthanum Nanoprisms	Niobium Oxide Nanopowder	Tantalum Nanoparticles	Zirconium Nanoparticles
Cobalt Iron Nanopowder	Lead Nanoprisms	Palladium Nanoparticles	Tantalum Nanoprisms	Zirconium Nanoprisms
Cobalt Nanoparticles		Palladium Nanoprisms	Tantalum Oxide Nanopowder	Zirconium Nitrate Nanopowder
		Palladium Oxide Nanopowder	Tellurium Nanoparticles	Zirconium Oxide Nanopowder
			Terbium Nanoparticles