Spray Drying of Silica-Sol-Dispersion
Silica-sol-dispersion is a commonly used material in many industrial applications, including the production of ceramics, coatings, and electronics. Spray drying is a technique that can be used to convert liquid silica-sol-dispersion into a dry powder form, which has several advantages over liquid dispersions.
Spray drying of silica-sol-dispersion involves the atomization of a liquid dispersion into small droplets using a spray nozzle. The droplets are then passed through a drying chamber, where they are exposed to a stream of hot air. As the droplets travel through the drying chamber, the water content evaporates, leaving behind the dry silica particles.
The dried particles are then separated from the hot air stream using a cyclone separator or a bag filter. The resulting powder is easy to store and transport, has a longer shelf life than liquid dispersions, and is more convenient to use in many applications.
Spray drying of silica-sol-dispersion is a highly efficient process that allows for the production of large quantities of dry silica powder in a short period of time. It is also a cost-effective method that ensures consistent quality in the final product.
Please find starting paramters and some Results in this Application Note.
