Pot/Bead Mill

Pot/Bead Mill
99.5% Alumina Pot/Bead Mill. Round shape, unglazed.

SKU: 19511 Categories: ,

Description

High Aluminia, Pot/Bead Mill
Catalog Number Loading Capacity (ml)
19511/01 200
19511/02 500
19511/03 1000
19511/04 2000
19511/05 3000

A porcelain pot or bead mill is a type of equipment used for grinding and dispersing solid particles into a liquid medium. It is similar to a conventional pot or bead mill, but the grinding media and pot are made of porcelain, a type of ceramic material that is known for its hardness, high-temperature resistance, and chemical stability.

The porcelain pot or bead mill works by rotating a cylindrical pot filled with porcelain beads or balls and a liquid medium, which creates a vortex-like flow. The beads collide with each other and the walls of the pot, producing friction and shear forces that cause the solid particles in the liquid to break down into smaller sizes.

Porcelain pot mills are often used in the production of high-quality pigments, dyes, and other colorants, due to their ability to grind and disperse materials into very fine particle sizes. They are also commonly used in the manufacture of inks, coatings, and other materials that require a high degree of precision and uniformity.

The use of porcelain in the construction of the pot and beads ensures that the mill is highly resistant to abrasion and corrosion, and is suitable for use with a wide range of chemicals. However, like other types of pot mills, porcelain pot mills can be expensive and require a significant investment in equipment, making them more suitable for large-scale industrial applications.