Spray Drying of Melment L10
Application Note Mini Spray Dryer B-290 Melment L10
Melment L10 is a melamine-based superplasticizer that is used as an additive in the production of high-strength, high-performance concrete. Spray drying is a commonly used technique for producing dry powders from liquid solutions, and has been applied to Melment L10 to create a dry, free-flowing powder with improved handling and storage characteristics.
The process of spray drying Melment L10 involves atomizing a solution of the superplasticizer into a stream of hot gas, which evaporates the solvent and leaves behind a fine powder. The resulting Melment L10 powder has a controlled particle size distribution, high purity, and improved solubility. Spray drying also allows for the modification of Melment L10 properties, such as its particle size and surface area, to suit specific applications.
Spray-dried Melment L10 is used in the production of high-strength, high-performance concrete, where it acts as a dispersant and water-reducing agent, improving the flowability and workability of the concrete. It also improves the compressive strength, durability, and resistance to chemicals and weathering of the concrete.
In summary, spray drying of Melment L10 offers a way to produce a dry, free-flowing powder with improved handling and storage characteristics, and is widely used in the production of high-strength, high-performance concrete for its ability to improve flowability, workability, and performance properties.
Please see the application note for starting paramters, formulations and some results.
