Moisture equilibration is an important issue when material properties are affected by moisture. In order to study the influence of moisture on physical properties such as flowability or compressibility of dried materials, it is necessary to adjust the moisture content of the material. This is where the Powder Conditioner comes in, providing reliable moisture adjustment in preparation for further analysis such as powder rheology, flow or caking testers, or to study the processability of materials in terms of tableting, roller compaction or flow and dosing behavior. The Powder Conditioner can be used for almost all particulate materials such as powders, granules or pellets. The Powder Conditioner is based on the principle of the Dynamic Flow Method, where a moisture-conditioned gas stream is passed through the powder bed and the sorption/desorption behavior of the material is determined by balancing the inlet and outlet moisture. Another advantage of the Powder Conditioner is the software, which allows easy programming of conditioning and in-line monitoring with a graphical display of the conditioning process.
Application notes
Powder Conditioner: Moisture Equilibration of Powders
Application Note 25-01 provides a comprehensive explanation of the design and operation of the powder conditioner. The reliability and accuracy of moisture conditioning is verified using a certified reference material. Additionally, silica gel containing a moisture sensitive color indicator is employed to visually document the conditioning process by recording camera images.
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