Moisture Sensitivity

Moisture sensitivity refers to how materials react to exposure to humidity or water, affecting their stability, performance, and usability. This property is critical in industries like pharmaceuticals, food, and electronics, where excess moisture can lead to degradation, clumping, or reduced functionality.

On this page, explore the causes of moisture sensitivity, its effects, and strategies to mitigate risks, ensuring product quality and reliability.

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  • Three Petri dishes with metal, ceramic, and polymer powders, plus a spatula pouring metallic powder, illustrating powder testing circular economy.

    Powder Technologies Within Circular Systems

    The relevance of powder testing for circular economy powder usage. Circular production changes powder behavior across cycles. Therefore, measure oxidation, moisture, morphology, and flow every loop. Set clear release criteria. Track energy and carbon per cycle to keep quality stable. Table of contents The circular [...]

  • Close-up macro view showing moisture droplets condensing on fine powder particles, illustrating moisture risk in powder formulations.

    Moisture as a Formulation Risk: Beyond Standard Hygroscopicity Testing

    Moisture risk in powder formulations extends beyond mass uptake. Water reshapes surfaces, phases, and reactions. You need advanced characterization and smarter design to stay stable. Moisture risk in powder formulations Moisture risk in powder formulations is often treated as a checklist item. Teams log RH limits, then [...]

  • Hard carbon powder for sodium-ion battery use, shown in dry-room conditions with stable structure.

    Hard Carbon in Sodium-Ion Batteries: Moisture Control, Powder QA, and Line Readiness

    Hard carbon sodium-ion batteries are a match made in heaven. When moisture stays low and surface area remains controlled. A disciplined dry-room setup, paired with tight powder QA, improves Coulombic efficiency and shortens formation cycles. It all starts with the powder. Table of contents Sodium-ion [...]

  • Dry electrode battery manufacturing line with powder handling equipment and automated feeders.

    Dry Electrode Battery Manufacturing: Powder Rules for Modern Factories

    Dry electrode battery manufacturing demands tighter powder control. Flow, moisture, and morphology define stability, yield, and cost. Table of contents Dry electrode battery manufacturing is no longer a niche R&D ambition. Instead, it is rapidly moving into large-scale production. The attraction is clear: lower costs, [...]

  • Cleanroom technician transferring functional powder dor glovebox

    Handling Functional Powders: Five Risks and How to Control Them

    Modern batteries, 5 G antennas, and solid‑state ceramics start with functional powders. These powders are finely engineered particles valued for precise chemistry and microstructure. They are ultra‑fine, highly reactive, and costly compared with ordinary bulk powders. Mishandling can erase performance or create serious hazards. This article unpacks five common risks in functional powder handling. It [...]

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