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Ultrasonic Atomization as a Method for Testing Material Properties of Liquid Metals.
Wojciech Presz1, Rafał Szostak-Staropiętka2, Anna Dziubińska1
1Faculty of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Narbutta 85 Street, 02-524 Warsaw, Poland.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 8, 2025
Summary
Ultrasonic atomization shows promise for studying liquid metal properties. This method, validated by simulations, can determine metal viscosity and surface tension, offering a cost-effective research tool.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Physical Chemistry
- Fluid Dynamics
Background:
- Ultrasonic atomization is gaining interest for metal powder production.
- Particle size in atomization depends on process and fluid properties like viscosity and surface tension.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate ultrasonic atomization for studying liquid metal properties.
- Establish a simple, cost-effective method for liquid metal characterization.
- Clarify relationships between ultrasonic parameters and atomization outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Numerical modeling using the finite element method.
- Simulation of liquid metals with varying properties under ultrasonic atomization.
- Analysis of particle size, distribution, and atomization time.
Main Results:
- Simulations align with existing ultrasonic atomization knowledge.
- Demonstrated relationship between liquid metal viscosity/surface tension and average particle size.
- Validated ultrasonic atomization as a viable research instrument.
Conclusions:
- Ultrasonic atomization is feasible for studying liquid metal properties.
- This technique offers a novel research method for material characterization.
- Further experimental research is warranted to confirm findings.
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