An Air Jet Mill is ideal for ultra-fine, contamination-free, and temperature-sensitive grinding. It is widely used when materials require high purity, a narrow particle size distribution, or micron-to-sub-micron fineness.
Below are the main categories and representative materials commonly processed with an air jet mill:
1. Chemicals
PTA (Pure Terephthalic Acid), cellulose and celluloid, chemically derived fibers, color mixtures, detergents, dyestuff, methyl cellulose, phosphates, synthetic resins, waxes (including polyethylene wax), sulfur powder, silicon monoxide, silicon dioxide (glass powder), silicon carbide, silicon nitride, sodium ferrous sulfate, barium sulfate, polybutene, chrome green.
2. Cosmetics
Iron oxide, pearlescent pigments, calcium carbonate, cosmetic pigments, ascorbic acid, mica, citric acid powder.
3. Food Ingredients
Protein powders, erythritol, glycine, chemical salts, dried centella asiatica, hormones, nutraceutical powders, cocoa powder.
4. Minerals
Aluminum silicate, bentonite, catalysts, charcoal, metallic compounds, mineral powders, rare earths (magnetic materials), refractory materials, zinc oxide, perlite, calcium sulfate, magnesium hydroxide, talcum powder, zircon sand, silica, gypsum, calcite, fluorite, apatite, orthoclase, quartz, topaz, corundum, diamond.
5. Pharmaceuticals
Cephalosporins, albendazole, nimodipine, meloxicam, fenofibrate, amoxicillin, hydrocortisone, oxytetracycline, ibuprofen, intracellular materials, propafenone, metronidazole, cyromazine, florfenicol, econazole nitrate, paracetamol, levofloxacin, progesterone, pyrantel, praziquantel, hydroxy cellulose, chlortetracycline hydrochloride.
Traditional Herbal Medicines: Pueraria, Baikal skullcap root, milkvetch root, licorice powder, pine pollen, honey pollen, honeysuckle flower, malt powder, tea powder, spinach powder, Dan-shen root, chitin, notoginseng, gastrodia, ginseng, cellulose.
6. Battery Materials / Lithium Materials
Solid electrolytes, graphene, graphite (natural, composite, artificial), hard carbon, soft carbon, porous carbon, silicon-based composite materials (Si-C), titanium-based materials, tin-based materials, nitrides, silicon monoxide, lithium iron phosphate, lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide.
7. Coatings, Inks & Pigments
Ceramic pigments, talc, organic pigments, paint additives.
8. Metal / Hard Metal Powders
(Include hard alloys, metal carbides, and ultra-fine metallic compounds suitable for jet milling.)
9. Agrochemicals
Sulfur powder, mancozeb, live fungus materials, imidacloprid, azoxystrobin, tebuconazole, metalaxyl, fosetyl aluminum, abamectin, methomyl, propineb, fentin acetate, acetamiprid, carbendazim, herbicides, antimicrobial agents, thiabendazole, wettable powders, and related pesticide ingredients.
10. New Advanced Materials (Oxides & Polymers)
Alpha-alumina, PVDF, dicyandiamide (DICY/DCDA), PTFE, silica aerogel powder, alumina ceramic powder, zirconia ceramic powder, silicon carbide ceramic powder, ceria, PMMA, ETFE, aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, zinc oxide, zirconium oxide, titanium oxide, cobalt oxide, ABC powder (fire extinguishing), foaming agents, tungsten carbide, carbamidine nitrate.
Across all these sectors, the materials share a common requirement: the need for controlled micron- or sub-micron-level fineness without thermal damage or contamination. This is exactly where air jet milling excels, making it the preferred choice for high-value, precision-driven applications.
Post time: Nov-18-2025