Abstract
Some of the processing parameters for centrifugal atomization of molten metal were studied by means of a model-experiment using water.
The shape and revolution velocity of the high speed rotating stages affected the size and the scattering distribution of disintigrated droplets. In the atomization using a flat stage, liquid disintegrated into smaller particles but sticked considerably to the wall of the apparatus. Conical type stages lessened the sticking and increased the portion of the larger drops slightly. Higher velocity revolution made finer particles and narrowed the scattering range of drops at the bottom of the chamber closely to the center. The wettability of the liquid on the stage surface was found to be an important factor for the disintegration of the liquid. Enhanced wettability brought direct drop formation, while poor wettability brought ligament disintegration.
