Impact of process flow conditions on particle morphology in metal powder production via gas atomization

• Published in: Advanced powder technology : the international journal of the Society of Powder Technology, Japan Vol. 31; no. 1; pp. 300 - 311
• Main Authors: Beckers, D., Ellendt, N., Fritsching, U., Uhlenwinkel, V.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.01.2020
• Subjects: Atomization; CFD; Metal powders; Particles; CFD; Metal powders; Atomization; Particles
• ISSN: 0921-8831; 1568-5527
• DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2019.10.022

[Display omitted] •Satellite particle are formed in the near nozzle atomization zone.•A coaxial gas flow can be used to specifically influence the powder characteristic.•The particle circularity is increased by 10% for particles from 30 µm to 80 µm.•A change in number sizes distribution indicates a...