摘要 |
<p>Apparatus is provided for the comminution of material particles dispersed in a liquid. The comminution apparatus (10) includes a vertical cylindrical comminution vessel (12) having comminuting media (41) disposed therein. A vertical agitator shaft (36) extends into the comminution vessel and includes radially extending agitator rods (38) at its lowermost end. A helical blade (40) is provided on the agitator shaft to create circulation within the vortex of the comminuting media (41). The material (87) may be pre-mixed with a liquid before introduction into the comminution vessel (12). Following comminution, the comminuted material (90) may be removed as a slurry by a suction apparatus (92).</p> |