Abstract
Hybrid Atomization is a new developed powder making process that hybridizes free fall gas atomization with centrifugal atomization well. This technique can produce very fine, spherical powders with mean diameters around ten micrometers and high yields economically. Its concept and basic principles were discussed. Process experiments were carried out and the optimal processing conditions obtained. Results show that the influences of processing parameters and optimum conditions are very different from those in conventional atomization processes. A new correlation of atomization equation applicable to hybrid atomization is proposed and discussed.
