Which is better for grinding aquatic leaf litter a Wiley mill or ball mill?

17 July 2013 1 4K Report

Previously, I used a Wiley mill or even a food processor to grind aquatic leaf litter during decomposition studies. I was told that a ball mill works better. If so, I am looking for one,,,any recommendations?

Christophe Piscart

Personnally I use a beadbeating with big iron balls (2-3 mm) in eppendorf 2 ml

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