Patent 7993429 was granted and assigned to Höganäs AB on August, 2011 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
An iron-based powder metallurgical composition is provided comprising an iron or iron-based powder and a particulate composite lubricant, the composite lubricant comprising particles having a core comprising a solid organic lubricant having fine carbon particles adhered thereon. A particulate composite lubricant and a method for producing the same also are provided.