Abstract
Employing the equality of the mechanical work of shear stress and the energy of liquid bridges, a formula is developed for shear stress τ and unconfined yield strength f c of compressed powder, consisting of narrowly-sized solid particles mixed with oil. This formula predicts the dependence of shear stress and unconfined yield strength on the oil weight fraction, C, and the radius of the particles, R, as τ and f c ∝ sqrt ( C)/ R. Experimental data obtained with a Schulze cell were used to validate the developed formula. Experimental dependence of f c on R is in agreement with the theoretical formula. However, the experimental dependence of f c on oil weight fraction C does not agree with the theoretical predictions, especially at low C. Therefore, the theoretical model needs further modification. Despite some approximations, the theory predicts certain features, which can be useful for transport of the stressed powder/oil mixture.
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