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ATOMIZACION [2 records]

Record 1 2011-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Chemistry
  • Industrial Techniques and Processes
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
DEF

The mechanical subdivision of a bulk liquid or meltable solid, such as certain metals, to produce drops, which vary in diameter depending on the process from under 10 to over 1000 micrometers.

CONT

Does the process generates mists? Does it involve spraying or atomizing a liquid, such as in spray painting or spraying of oil mists for cooling or lubrication?

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Chimie
  • Techniques industrielles
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
DEF

Subdivision d'une substance liquide ou solide fondant bas pour produire des gouttes dont le diamètre va de 10 à 1 000 µm.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
  • Química
  • Procesos y técnicas industriales
  • Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
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Record 2 2004-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Powder Metallurgy
DEF

The disintegration of a molten metal into particles by a rapidly moving gas or liquid stream or by other means.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Métallurgie des poudres
DEF

Méthode d'obtention de poudres métalliques consistant à pulvériser une coulée de métal ou d'alliage fondu à l'aide d'un jet de gaz ou de liquide sous pression.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Metalurgia del polvo
CONT

La atomización de un metal se efectúa dejándolo caer fundido, en forma de hilillo, sobre un chorro de agua, vapor u otro gas apropiado, con lo cual se obtiene la solidificación brusca de las partículas metálicas. Así se fabrican industrialmente muchos polvos metálicos.

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