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Abstract
Data acquired from practical industrial experience with several commonly used compacting lubricants have been investigated from the viewpoints of: (1) thermal decomposition in relation to sintering conditions (atmospheres, vacuum, temperature); (2) influence on the compactibility of iron powder (improved density) and the reduction of ejection force.
On the basis of the results obtained, the paper concludes with several points of guidance regarding the use of lubricants in iron powder metallurgy.