Why is it not possible to heat small particles (powders) in a microwave?

Subject: Why is it not possible to heat small particles (powders) in a microwave?

Date: Wed Nov 10 05:03:09 2004
Posted by Desie
Grade level: grad (science) School: Fontys Hogescholen Eindhoven, institute for applied sciences, applied physics
City: Eindhoven State/Province: Noord Brabant Country: Holland
Area of science: Physics
ID: 1100084589.Ph

Message:


Is it true that small particles (diameter 10 micrometer) do not heat after 
being exposed to microwaves? Are there other alternatives to heat these powders 
very efficiently (other wavelengths(?))?

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