This document provides technical specifications for metallic powders intended to be used in additive manufacturing and covers the following aspects:
— documentation and traceability,
— sampling,
— particle size distribution,
— chemical composition,
— characteristic densities,
— morphology,
— flowability,
— contamination,
— packaging and storage.
This document does not deal with safety aspects.
In addition, this document gives specific requirements for used metallic powders in additive manufacturing.