Fine and spherical powders exhibit a high number of contact points between particles.
This leads to:
- Increased interparticle friction, making it difficult for particles to rearrange and compress.
- Therefore, poor compressibility is observed.
However, the large surface area and close contact between particles aid in diffusion during sintering, enhancing sinterability.
Hence, poor compressibility and good sinterability co-exist because of friction and contact points, not because of flow rate or strength.