)Organic materials
Deflocculants: Humic acid, Salts of sulfonic acid
Binder → Enhanced green strength, Plasticity (plastic mixes)
Ex.: Flours, Starches, Alcohol, Gum, Cellulose
Lubricants: assist froming of dry-press, prevent sticking
Ex.: Water, Cellulose Acetate, Oil (Petroleum oils + fat)
Burn out with charring or fluxing the surface
Easily dispersible
Non-oily lubricants in powdered solid form
(metal stearate)
Ammonium Carbonate (NH4)2CO3H2O
Ammonium Bicarbonate NH4HCO3
Start to decompose at room temperature