Powder metallurgy provides two unique advantages in metals processing. One is the capability to produce shapes and objects of refractory metals that are extremely difficult or impractical to melt; the other is to:

Economically produce metals with extremely low melting temperatures

Produce metal shapes with controlled porosity

Produce metals that can be easily machined by electrochemical processes

Produce metals that are corrosion resistant

Produce metals with superior electrical conductivity