Material Properties Affecting Solids Blending & Blender Selection – Particle Shape, Particle Size and Distribution

Since blending involves the flow of materials, blending mechanisms are affected by the same properties that affect flow. Flowability of bulk solids depends upon factors such as particle size and size distribution, particle shape, bulk density, all of which affect blending. The preceding article detailed the effects of flowability of solids on solids blending and blender selection. In continuation with the topic of material properties affecting solids blending, this article discusses the effect of particle shape, particle size and distribution on blending and blender selection.