1. Scope

1.1 This guide covers the use of many available techniques for particle size measurement and particle size distribution analysis of solid particulate (powder) materials. It does not apply to analysis of liquid droplets or liquid aerosols. The guide is intended to serve as a resource for powder/particle technologists in characterizing their materials.

1.2 This guide provides more detail regarding the particle size analysis methods listed in Guide E 1919 , which is a compilation of worldwide published standards relating to particle and spray characterization. Although Guide E 1919 and this guide are both extensive, neither is all inclusive.

1.3 The principle of operation, range of applicability, specific requirements (if any), and limitations of each of the included particle size analysis techniques are listed and described, so that users of this guide may choose the most useful and most efficient technique for characterizing the particle size distribution of their particular material(s).

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

B215 Practices for Sampling Metal Powders

B821 Guide for Liquid Dispersion of Metal Powders and Related Compounds for Particle Size Analysis

C322 Practice for Sampling Ceramic Whiteware Clays

E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves

E1617 Practice for Reporting Particle Size Characterization Data

E1638 Terminology Relating to Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Media

E1919 Guide for Worldwide Published Standards Relating to Particle and Spray Characterization

E2589 Terminology Relating to Nonsieving Methods of Powder Characterization

Keywords

acoustic attenuation; aerosol electrical mobility; centrifugal sedimentation; dispersion; electrical sensing zone; electrozone; image analysis; laser diffraction; light scattering; particle size; particle size analysis; particle size distribution; powder; sampling; sedimentation; sieving; static image analysis; Dispersion; Particle analysis; Particle size analysis; Powders; Sieve analysis;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 19.120 (Particle size analysis. Sieving)

DOI: 10.1520/E2651-08

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