Powder rheology analysis laboratory
Understanding powder behavior is essential to ensure product quality, performance, and stability in many industrial sectors, such as food, nutraceuticals, and materials. Poor control of rheological properties can impact the production, storage, and effectiveness of formulations. With YesWeLab , access a network of 200 certified laboratories and benefit from precise analyses to optimize the management and use of your powders.
Advanced analytics to optimize powder quality and performance
Among the essential analyses, the measurement of powder flow makes it possible to evaluate the fluidity and cohesion of particles, determining parameters for the transport, storage and implementation of raw materials. Tests such as the angle of repose , the compressibility index (Carr Index) or the shear test help to anticipate the risks of blockage in silos, segregation or formation of aggregates, thus optimizing the reliability of industrial processes.
Other analyses, such as bulk and tap density measurement , help to understand the compaction of powders under stress, a key criterion for packaging and manufacturing tablets or homogeneous mixtures. Particle size analysis coupled with particle size distribution also helps to predict the impact on dissolution, aeration and reactivity of powders in food, pharmaceutical or cosmetic formulations.
YesWeLab offers you a wide range of powder rheology analyses adapted to each technical and industrial requirement:
- Particle size and distribution: measurement by sieving, light scattering or electronic counting to characterize particle size and distribution.
- Porosimetry and specific surface area: BET analysis, nitrogen adsorption or mercury porosimetry to assess the porous structure of powders and their reactivity.
- Density and compressibility: determination of apparent, compacted and true density by pycnometry, as well as the compressibility index to optimize storage and implementation.
- Powder rheology and flow: measurement of angle of repose, shear tests and fluidization to assess cohesion and flow capacity of powders.
- Viscosity and behavior under stress: analyses of viscosity as a function of shear, shear thinning and thixotropy to understand the adaptability of formulations to industrial processes.
- Mechanical and hardness analyses: compression, hardness and mechanical resistance tests to assess the cohesion and friability of powders and tablets.
- Thermal and stability analyses: DSC, TGA and thermal stability tests to determine melting temperature, crystallization and storage behavior.
Need a specific analysis? Consult our analysis catalog or contact us for a personalized study.
Léa Géréec
Technical and scientific advisor
