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This article describes various aspects of spray drying in the metals industries, including process characteristics, atomization techniques, and economic considerations. The section on industrial applications covers mineral processing, cemented carbide powders, iron powders, and thermal spray powders. Included are lists of custom spray-drying companies and suppliers of spray-drying systems.
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David L. Houck received his Ph.D. in metallurgy from Pennsylvania State University. He is currently Section Head-Hardsurfacing Materials at GTE-Chemical and Metallurgical Division in Towanda, Pennsylvania.
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Houck, D.L. Spray Drying in the Metals Industries. JOM 37, 24–27 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03257704
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