The third edition of this handbook provides a comprehensive guide to powder technology while examining the fundamental engineering processes of particulate technology. It offers a well-rounded perspective on powder technologies that extends from particle to powder and from basic problems to actual applications. This edition has been updated and expanded to reflect recent advances, combining several sections for easier reference. There are new sections on particle motion in fluid, design and formulation of composite particles, combustion and heating, electrostatic powder coating, attrition of a particle, breakage of aggregates, particle motion in a fluid bed, and rheological and electrical properties of a powder bed. The book also includes coverage of recently developed areas such as simulation, surface analysis, and nano-particles.

From the Preface: “Powders and particles are extending their applications in recent developing fields such as the information market, including mobile phones, copy machines, and electronic displays, as well as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, foods, chemicals, and many other fundamental engineering fields. Nanoparticles are also promising research subjects for the development of more effective applications of various particles. They need powder technology in their preparation, characterization, measurement, and functional treatment and for totally systematic handling...”

Target Audience: Materials scientists, chemical engineers, and other professionals interested in powder technology.

Brief Table of Contents:

Particle Characterization and Measurement

Fundamental Properties of Particles

Fundamental Properties of Powder Beds

Particle Generation and Fundamentals

Powder Handling and Operations

Process Instrumentation

Working Atmospheres and Hazards

Index