Powder rheology analysis laboratory
Understanding powder behavior is essential to ensuring product quality, performance, and stability in many industrial sectors, such as food and beverage, nutraceuticals, and materials. Poor control of rheological properties can impact the production, storage, and efficacy 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 analyses to optimize the quality and performance of powders
Among the essential analyses, powder flow measurement allows for the evaluation of particle fluidity and cohesion, key parameters for the transport, storage, and processing of raw materials. Tests such as the angle of repose , the compressibility index (Carr Index) , and the shear test help anticipate the risks of blockage in silos, segregation, or aggregate formation, thus optimizing the reliability of industrial processes.
Other analyses, such as bulk and compacted density measurements , help to understand powder settling under stress, a key criterion for packaging and manufacturing tablets or homogeneous mixtures. Particle size analysis coupled with particle size distribution also helps predict the impact on dissolution, aeration, and reactivity of powders in food, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic formulations.
YesWeLab offers a wide range of powder rheology analyses adapted to every technical and industrial requirement:
- Particle size distribution and measurement: measurement by sieving, light scattering or electronic counting to characterize the size and distribution of particles.
- Porosimetry and specific surface area: BET analysis, nitrogen adsorption or mercury porosimetry to evaluate the porous structure of powders and their reactivity.
- Density and compressibility: determination of apparent, packed and actual 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 evaluate the cohesion and flowability 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 analysis and hardness: compression, hardness and mechanical resistance tests to evaluate the cohesion and friability of powders and tablets.
- Thermal analysis and stability: DSC, TGA and thermal stability tests to determine melting temperature, crystallization and storage behavior.
Need a specific analysis? Consult our analysis catalogue or contact us for a personalized study.
Léa Géréec
Technical and scientific advisor
