Virgin powder

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000407",
  "term": "Virgin powder",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "Unused, newly manufactured powder feedstock for powder bed fusion processes that has not been exposed to a build cycle. During a print, not all powder in the build chamber is fused into the part; the remainder is collected for reuse. This reclaimed powder is often mixed with a specific ratio of virgin powder to replenish its volume and maintain consistent material properties, as repeated heating can alter particle size distribution and flow characteristics.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/virgin-powder/"
}