The use of citrus byproduct as a chemical dry natural organic carrier produces a dry, free flowing and non-clumping composition, even at liquid inclusion rates of 55% by weight of the dry flake. The angle of repose is a generally accepted method of judging the flow-ability of solids. The angle of repose is determined as tan'1 (height of pile)/(radius of pile). It is commonly determined by comparison to a know angle standard. Generally accepted standards for an angle of repose are given in Table III:
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It is generally accepted that an angle of repose of less than 40° is free flowing.
The higher the angle of repose, the more likely that the material will not move easily through feed mill equipment and bins. It is generally accepted that an angle of repose of more than 45°is unacceptable. In our tests we visually compared the angle of repose to a 45° angle. This is a widely used practice. Liquid was added until further addition resulted in an angle that was greater than 45° when compared to a known triangle. The chemical carrier when loaded with 50% by weight of liquid feed supplements exhibited an angle of repose of less than 40 degrees.