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THE CAKING AND FLOW PROPERTIES OF DRY POWDERS - II

Forward, R.M., 1961. THE CAKING AND FLOW PROPERTIES OF DRY POWDERS - II. Fire Research Notes 488


ABSTRACT

The crushing strength test at present used for determining the caking tendency of dry powders has been reviewed and the possible basis for a new laboratory test devised. The effect of additives, particularly magnesium stearate, on the cohesion and water absorption properties of powders has also been investigated.



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