{"id":131,"date":"2020-12-14T22:01:28","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T22:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/unionprocess.com\/?page_id=131"},"modified":"2021-02-05T15:13:26","modified_gmt":"2021-02-05T15:13:26","slug":"particle-size-reduction-primer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.unionprocess.com\/resources\/before-purchasing-tips\/particle-size-reduction-primer\/","title":{"rendered":"Particle Size Reduction Primer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Particle size reduction can mean many things performed by many different types of equipment, ranging from crushing huge boulders at a mining operation to fine grinding for a nano particle application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Definition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At its most basic, particle size reduction simply means the use of force to decrease the size of a solid mass. In one form or another, it\u2019s been around for millennia. For our discussion here, we\u2019ll restrict our parameters to fine grinding applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Particle size reduction offers a wide range of benefits, such as:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Consistent size<\/li><li>Improved drying<\/li><li>Increased surface area<\/li><li>Improved absorption and dissolution rates<\/li><li>Uniform dispersion<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of particle size reduction can be completed by cutting, crushing, milling or grinding, depending on the particle size required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The&nbsp;particle size reduction equipment&nbsp;that completes those tasks is varied. Typical examples include:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/unionprocess.com\/resources\/educational\/high-energy-ball-milling\/\">Ball mills<\/a>, in which a container is filled with grinding media and is rotated on its own axis.<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/unionprocess.com\/resources\/before-purchasing-tips\/planetary-ball-mills-101\/\">Planetary ball mills<\/a>, in which a ball mill is attached to a disc that rotates in the opposite direction of the container. This unique construction takes advantage of centrifugal force and the Coriolis effect to grind materials.<\/li><li><strong>Stirred ball mills<\/strong>, in which a shaft with attached arms stirs the media in a stationary tank. Because only the shaft moves, this type of equipment is more energy efficient than a standard ball mill.<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/unionprocess.com\/attrition-mills\/\">Attritors<\/a>, a subset of stirred ball mills that offers specific features like jacketed tanks to allow for more precise temperature control.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applications for Attritors include grinding:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pigments<\/li><li>Pharmaceuticals<\/li><li>Ceramics<\/li><li>Cosmetics<\/li><li>Chemicals<\/li><li>Industrial coatings<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve also developed specialty Attritors for applications as diverse as&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/unionprocess.com\/attrition-mills\/wet-attrition-mills\/wet-grinding-production-mills\/chocolate-grinding-attrition-mills\/\">chocolate<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/unionprocess.com\/attrition-mills\/wet-attrition-mills\/wet-grinding-laboratory-mills\/limestone-grinding-ball-mill-cl\/\">limestone<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/unionprocess.com\/attrition-mills\/wet-attrition-mills\/wet-grinding-laboratory-mills\/limestone-slaker-ball-mill-cls\/\">lime-slaking<\/a>&nbsp;and tungsten carbide as well Attritors specifically for&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/unionprocess.com\/attrition-mills\/cryogenic-attrition-mills\/\">cryogenic grinding<\/a>. Depending on the application, Attritors can grind particles down to nano size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With our vast experience in designing and manufacturing Attritors for a wide range of applications, Union Process has the expertise to develop the grinding solution you need.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/unionprocess.com\/contact\/\">Contact us now to start the process<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Particle size reduction can mean many things performed by many different types of equipment, ranging from crushing huge boulders at a mining operation to fine grinding for a nano particle application. Definition At its most basic, particle size reduction simply means the use of force to decrease the size of a solid mass. 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