Spray Drying of PVC-Latex
Spray drying is a commonly used technique for the preparation of powders from liquid suspensions, including PVC-latex. PVC-latex is a suspension of polyvinyl chloride particles in an aqueous medium and is often used in various applications such as coatings, adhesives, and sealants.
The process involves preparing a PVC-latex suspension and then atomizing it into small droplets using a spray nozzle. The droplets are then passed through a drying chamber where they are exposed to a stream of hot air. As the droplets travel through the drying chamber, the water content evaporates, leaving behind the dry PVC-latex particles.
The resulting powder is collected and characterized using various analytical techniques. Spray drying allows for the preparation of PVC-latex powders with specific particle size distributions and other properties, making them suitable for different applications.
Spray drying of PVC-latex is a highly efficient and cost-effective method for the production of powders with uniform particle size and properties. It allows for the production of large quantities of powder with consistent quality, making it a valuable technique for industrial-scale production.
Please find starting parameters and some Results in this Application Note No. 637.
