Far-Infrared Powder

Name: 远红外粉
SKU: 1411
Availability: InStock

Category: Functional Powder

Definition and Composition

The far-infrared powder is a type of functional powder material that can efficiently emit far-infrared rays under specific conditions. It is usually composed of various inorganic minerals or specially treated compounds. Common components include tourmaline, zirconium dioxide, iron(III) oxide, magnesium oxide, etc. These substances have unique crystal structures and chemical bond characteristics, enabling them to radiate electromagnetic waves in the far-infrared wavelength range when heated or excited, thereby exerting their corresponding functions.

Physical Properties

The appearance is often in the form of powders in different colors such as white, off-white, and light yellow, with a fine texture and good dispersibility, making it easy to mix with other materials. The particle size is generally at the micron level, and some finely processed ones can reach the nanometer level. The smaller the particle size, the larger the specific surface area, and the better the performance in emitting far-infrared rays. The far-infrared powder has a moderate density, is insoluble in water and common organic solvents, and can maintain a relatively stable physical state at room temperature and pressure.

Chemical Properties

The chemical nature is relatively stable. Under normal environmental conditions, it does not readily undergo intense chemical reactions with oxygen, moisture in the air, and most common chemical substances. However, far-infrared powders containing certain metal oxides may exhibit certain chemical activity in specific acidic or alkaline environments, leading to changes in their structure and properties due to chemical reactions. In addition, some far-infrared powders can be further optimized for compatibility with other materials and functional performance in different application scenarios by chemical means such as surface modification to introduce specific functional groups.

Far-Infrared Emission Principle

The reason why far-infrared powder can emit far-infrared rays is mainly based on the vibration and rotation characteristics of atoms and molecules in its internal crystal structure. When excited by external energy, such as thermal radiation, light exposure, mechanical friction, etc., the atoms and molecules in the crystal lattice absorb energy and vibrate and rotate. This change in the microscopic motion state causes them to release energy in the form of electromagnetic waves, and the wavelengths of these energies fall within the far-infrared wavelength range (generally referring to wavelengths between 4 and 1000 micrometers), thereby realizing the emission of far-infrared rays. Moreover, the wavelengths and intensities of the far-infrared rays emitted by far-infrared powders with different components will vary, to meet different application requirements.

Safety and Stability

Under normal use and reasonable storage conditions, the far-infrared powder is relatively safe and stable. If it is not exposed to extreme environments such as high temperatures and strong acids or alkalis for a long time, its far-infrared emission performance can be maintained relatively stable, and it will not pose significant harm to human health and the environment. However, due to its powder form, during production, processing, and use, if dust is generated, protective measures should be taken to prevent excessive inhalation of dust by the human body, to avoid potential effects on the respiratory tract and other parts of the body.

Application Scenarios

Medical and Health Care Field

Therapeutic Devices

Widely used in various therapeutic instruments and equipment, such as far-infrared therapeutic lamps, far-infrared therapeutic mattresses, far-infrared waistbands, etc. By incorporating far-infrared powder into the heating or radiation components of these products, they can continuously emit far-infrared rays, which act on the diseased parts or specific acupoints of the human body, promote local blood circulation, accelerate metabolism, relieve muscle soreness, joint pain, and other symptoms, and assist in the treatment of some chronic diseases such as arthritis and lumbar muscle strain, while also contributing to daily health care and rehabilitation adjustment of the human body.

Health Care Clothing and Supplies

Used to make far-infrared health care underwear, socks, knee pads, waist pads, and other clothing supplies. By adding far-infrared powder to textile fibers, these wearing supplies can continuously release far-infrared rays when in contact with the human body, stimulating the skin and subcutaneous tissue of the human body, regulating the physiological functions of the human body, and exerting effects such as warmth retention, blood circulation promotion, and immune enhancement, especially suitable for the elderly, people with weak physique, and those who are long-term in cold environments.

Building and Home Field

Interior Wall Paint

Added to interior wall paint, after the paint is applied to the wall, the far-infrared powder can absorb the heat in the room and convert it into far-infrared rays for re-radiation, which helps to regulate the temperature and humidity in the room, creating a comfortable living environment. At the same time, it can also inhibit the growth and reproduction of microorganisms such as mold and bacteria on the wall to a certain extent, keeping the indoor air fresh and the wall clean, and extending the service life of the paint.

Flooring Materials

Applied in the production process of flooring materials such as wooden floors and tiles, giving the floor the function of emitting far-infrared rays. When people walk or move around indoors, the far-infrared rays released by the floor can act on the feet and the whole body of the human body, promoting blood circulation, improving the fatigue state of the human body, and enhancing the health quality of home life, especially in environments such as health-oriented residences and convalescent homes, the application is more advantageous.

Agricultural Field

Plant Cultivation

As a functional additive applied to agricultural cultivation, the far-infrared powder can be mixed with soil or made into.