The laboratory-scale bead mill is a type of laboratory equipment used for particle refinement and dispersion. It typically consists of a sealed container, grinding beads, and a stirring mechanism. Its operational principle involves placing the sample to be processed in a sealed container and then introducing grinding beads through the stirring mechanism. These beads rapidly rotate within the container, simultaneously shearing, grinding, and dispersing the sample, thereby reducing its particle size to the desired range.
Laboratory bead mills are primarily employed for material grinding and particle dispersion on a laboratory scale, notably in fields such as chemistry, biology, pharmacy, and materials science. By adjusting the operational conditions of the bead mill, it is possible to control the size and distribution of particles to meet specific application requirements.
This equipment is commonly utilized in research and development stages to design and optimize processes for production. Laboratory-scale bead mills provide precise control and adjustments in small-scale experiments, assisting researchers in understanding material properties and optimizing production workflows.