AP-42, CH 11.7: Ceramic Products Manufacturing
Fine grinding or milling reduces the particle size down to as low as 1.0 micrometer (µm) (4 x 10-5in.) in diameter. Ball mills are the most commonly used piece of equipment for milling. However, vibratory mills, attrition mills, and fluid energy mills also are used. Crushing and grinding typically are dry processes; milling may be a wet or dry ...