Powder Metallurgy minimizes material waste by utilizing the exact amount of powder required for the desired component, reducing scrap and waste generation.

Electrolysis is not typically used for producing metal powders. Atomization, mechanical alloying, and chemical reduction are common methods for powder production.

Compaction is the process of applying pressure to metal powders to consolidate them into a desired shape.

Rolling is not a compaction technique used in Powder Metallurgy. Cold isostatic pressing, hot isostatic pressing, and extrusion are commonly used compaction methods.

Sintering is primarily used to increase the density of the compacted metal, enhancing its strength and other mechanical properties.

Electrical contacts are not typically produced using Powder Metallurgy. Automotive components, medical implants, and aerospace components are common applications.

Agglomeration refers to the tendency of metal powders to clump together, affecting their flowability and homogeneity.

Melting point is not a primary factor considered when selecting metal powders for Powder Metallurgy.

Degassification involves removing impurities and gases from metal powders to improve their flowability and prevent defects during compaction.

Titanium is not as commonly used in Powder Metallurgy as iron, copper, and aluminum due to its higher cost and reactivity.

A narrow particle size distribution improves the flowability of metal powders, facilitating uniform filling of molds during compaction.

Annealing is not typically used to control porosity in sintered metal components. Adjusting the sintering temperature, varying the compaction pressure, and adding pore-forming agents are common methods for porosity control.

Annealing involves heating a sintered metal component to a temperature below its melting point to relieve stresses, improve ductility, and enhance overall mechanical properties.

Air is not typically used as a sintering atmosphere in Powder Metallurgy due to the risk of oxidation and contamination of the metal powders.

Infiltration involves filling the pores of a sintered metal component with a molten metal, enhancing its density, strength, and other mechanical properties.