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Key points for selecting 2N/3N/4N high-purity pure iron
Oct 21, 2026


GradePuritySelection CriteriaApplication Scenarios
2N99.00%Best value for money; allows for higher impurity limits; suitable for melting/alloying applications where ultra-low impurity levels are not required.Alloy melting, metallurgical additives, general magnetic components, chemical raw materials
3N99.90%Strict control over impurities; ensures stable magnetic properties; balances cost and purity; high-volume product.Alloy substrates, standard magnetic shielding, laboratory materials, precision magnetic components
4N99.99%Ultra-low impurity levels; rigorous control over gaseous elements (oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen); offers superior soft magnetic, electrical conductivity, and homogeneity properties; highest price point.High-end magnetic shielding, sputtering targets, electronic components, scientific research, specialty alloys


2N (99%): Tracks fluctuations in pig iron raw material costs; exhibits low volatility and a stable price-to-performance ratio.

3N (99.9%): Heavily influenced by smelting and purification costs; subject to minor fluctuations based on order volume and energy consumption; widely available in the market.

4N (99.99%): Produced via electrolysis combined with vacuum refining; characterized by high energy consumption and limited production capacity. It commands the highest premium and shows the greatest price elasticity—prices tend to rise during peak demand periods for electronic sputtering targets and scientific research applications.


Best-selling:3N (99.9%)

Cost Basis: Involves an additional refining or vacuum-processing step, with strict controls on impurity levels (S, P, Cu, Ti). Energy consumption is higher than that of 2N, and price volatility is moderate. It represents the most widely circulated grade with the best price-to-performance ratio for 2026.