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Particle packing involves arranging coarse, medium, and fine fractions in precise ratios to achieve maximum density, often determined experimentally. Dry packing measures density by filling, leveling, and vibrating a container to prevent grain segregation. In ceramics, especially with alumina, fine fractions aid sintering, though cost often limits particle sizes to affordable -325-mesh options. Achieving dense packing depends on particle size, shape, and proper mixing, with techniques like rolling slips used to increase solid content and reduce water volume.
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Particle orientation
Ceramic clays have a flat particle shape. Various factors determine the extent to which they can bind face-to-face in pugged clay in the presence of particles of other materials. |
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Particle Size Distribution
Knowing the distribution of particle sizes in a ceramic material is often very important in assessing its function and suitability for an application. |
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