Maximum stable drop size of pseudoplastic dispersed-phase in agitation dispersion

A correlation equation for the maximum stable drop size is derived theoreti cally, by taking into account the flow behaviors of pseudoplastic dispersed -phase liquids. The flow behaviors are well formulated with the power law m odel whose rheological constants are consistency and flow index. The derive d correlation equation is an extended formula of the previously proposed on e for Newtonian dispersed-phase liquids. The validity of the new correlatio n equation is confirmed through agitation dispersion experiments over a wid e range of dispersed-phase consistencies or flow indices.