Some angular properties of magnesia and their relevance to material handling

Abstract

By measuring the angular characteristics of magnesia over a range of particle sizes from 30–3000 μ, it has been possible to determine the factors which influence the shapes of heaps, cones and wedges of the material, formed under a variety of experimental conditions. The relevance of the measurements to quality control, flow-ability, hopper and chute design and material handling is discussed.