Effects of dry blending on morphogy of PVC powder particles

Mass and suspension PVC were blended on a Fielder mixer and changes in powder morphology and additive distribution investigated. The techniques used to characterize and assess processing behavior have included microscopy, density, size analysis, torque, and capillary rheometry. The particulate structure of PVC remained intact, and there were no pronounced differences in the processability of blends discharged at different temperatures. In the absence of shear PVC particles are largely unchanged in character. Solid additives do not appear to enter into resin particles while liquid stabilizer readily does so.