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Powder Coating and Particle Size Measurement

Powder coatings, substances that are decorative, protective, or both, are developed by applying a coating powder to a substrate and then fusing the coating into a continuous film by applying heat or radiant energy.

From Microtrac 12 Jun 2017

Using On-Line Image Analysis to Control the Fertilizer Manufacturing Process

The main ingredients found in synthetically manufactured fertilizers include different types of compounds containing nitrogen (N), potassium (K), and potassium (K). These fertilizers are used to supply nutrients for half the food consumption worldwide.

From Microtrac 12 Jun 2017

Carbonate Binders in Multilayer Piezoelectric Systems

Analysis has been done using QPAC®40 Polypropylene carbonate as a clean burning binder for base metal electrodes in NKN and PZT Piezoelectric systems.

From Empower Materials 27 May 2017

A Solid State Electrode for Lithium Batteries

Find out why QPAC®40 polypropylene carbonate (PPC) and QPAC®25 polyethylene carbonate (PEC) is used in solid lithium ion battery applications.

From Empower Materials 27 May 2017

Semiconductor Analysis – Preparing Cross-Sectional TEM Samples Using an Ion Polishing System

HZB's T-Tool technique enhances TEM prep for solar-cell films, enabling precise ion milling and analysis of delicate interfaces.

From Gatan, Inc. 13 Jun 2017

Using EBSD Heating Stages for the SEM Analysis of Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS)

In-situ EBSD reveals Mo's influence on austenitic grain growth and transformation kinetics in V-bearing AHSS during steel processing.

From Gatan, Inc. 13 Jun 2017

$How to Avoid Particle Sizing Failures with your Laser Diffraction Method$

How to Avoid Particle Sizing Failures with your Laser Diffraction Method

Particle size defines the performance of a wide range of different products, including metal powders, cement, cosmetics, inks, paints, foods and drinks. Therefore, measuring relevant particle size data is important in many industries, with laser diffraction being the preferred technique.

From Malvern Panalytical 29 May 2017

Characterizing Rheological Properties and Particle Size of Chocolate for Predicting Mouthfeel

Chocolate is one of the world’s favorite snack foods and in 2015, more than $100 billion was spent on chocolate. Chocolate’s appeal lies in its aroma, taste and texture, or mouthfeel.

From Malvern Panalytical 29 May 2017

$Measuring Particle Size of Cement Using Laser Diffraction$

Measuring Particle Size of Cement Using Laser Diffraction

Cement has been an essential and integral part of construction from the time when a primitive version was developed by the Romans. Currently, Portland cement is the most common type of cement worldwide and was first developed in the 19th Century.

From Malvern Panalytical 29 May 2017