Alumina balls are useful in industrial processes, ceramics, and coffee grinders. This invention helps save the planet and make things work better. Producing cups and plates uses a lot of energy. One part of such production processes is grinding special paint that goes on them, called glaze.
This process uses a ball mill. People used to grind up glaze with rocks, but that took a long time and used a lot of energy. Scientists have come up with a much better way to grind glaze. Instead of rocks, they use balls made of a strong material called alumina. It’s better than rocks because they’re harder and smoother.
That means they can grind up the glaze faster and with less energy. Because the balls are so strong, they also don’t break easily and don’t need to be replaced regularly. A factory using them saves up to 40% on energy every year. On top of that, manufacturers find it easier to reduce pollution.
Proponents of such innovations want factories to save energy and be more efficient. They say that if all the factories switched to using alumina balls, they could save energy and reduce pollution. So, next time you see a nice ceramic cup, remember this innovation helped make it possible. Before you start using alumina balls, wash them. You want them squeaky clean for the best results.
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