Granulation of Zinc Oxide

Within the paper, primary materials are initially characterized allowing for an appreciation of the problems. Subsequently a granulation method is chosen and experiments proceed in examination of granule size with different binder contents and mixing times. Thermal treatment experiments are conducted to see the mass lost from the granules with varying drying time durations. Finally, strength tests conclude the project in a final examination of granule properties. The ultimate conclusion from the project is that the strength of the agglomerates produced is a linear function of increasing thermal treatment temperature. Overall the project acted to expose undergraduate students to both product design and particle technology research at a crucial point within their career development.