Powder Caking: Understanding Different Caking Behaviors and the Influence of Humidity Cycling

June 20, 2023

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Caking affects many powder processors, particularly where large volumes of powder are stored or transported for long periods, or where interaction between the powder and the environment are prevalent. However, caking is not a simplistic process and does not present itself equally throughout a powder bed, instead forming distinct patterns and modes as a function of powder depth.

In this webinar, Dr. Guy Stimpson will discuss these different caking modes, as well as how we can characterise cakes and crusts, and whether temperature and humidity cycling can have an effect on caked powders.

Speaker

Guy Stimpson

Guy Stimpson

Applications Scientist, Freeman Technology

Dr. Guy Stimpson is an Applications Scientist for Freeman Technology, a Micromeritics company based in the UK. Guy studied a bachelor’s degree in astrophysics at Prifysgol Aberystwyth University before completing a PhD in experimental quantum physics at Warwick University, where he investigated the use of optically detected magnetic resonance (ODMR) of nitrogen vacancies in nanodiamond for magnetometry and quantum sensing.

As an Applications Scientist, Guy works closely with researchers and engineers from across industry to develop and implement methodologies for the testing of powder flow systems, bringing advanced powder testing into new markets and novel applications in order to improve efficiency and maximise industrial throughput.

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