Spray Drying of Tungsten carbide (WC)
Spray drying is a technique that has been used to produce tungsten carbide powders with high purity and controlled particle size distribution. Tungsten carbide is a hard and wear-resistant material that is used in a variety of applications, such as cutting tools, wear-resistant coatings, and electrical contacts.
The spray drying process involves atomizing a tungsten carbide suspension or solution into a spray of fine droplets, which are then dried by hot air to form a dry powder. The resulting powder can be characterized by its particle size, morphology, and chemical composition.
Spray drying of tungsten carbide offers several advantages, including improved powder quality, enhanced process efficiency, and reduced manufacturing costs. The process parameters can be optimized to control the particle size distribution and morphology of the resulting powder, which can be tailored to meet specific product requirements.
Overall, spray drying is a promising method for producing high-quality tungsten carbide powders that can be used in a variety of industrial applications.
Please find starting paramters and some Results in this Application Note.
