Sprayability
Sprayability refers to the ease and quality with which a liquid can be converted into a spray using atomization, typically by a nozzle or spray device. It describes how readily a liquid forms droplets of a desired size and distribution under given operating conditions, and how it behaves during spraying and subsequent deposition.
Key factors include fluid properties such as viscosity, surface tension, density, and volatility; rheology (shear-thinning or
Industrial and consumer contexts include paint and coating application, agriculture, personal care products, and fragrance release.
Testing and optimization involve rheological measurements, surface tension tests, and spray tests using laser diffraction or