Particle Size Distribution Analysis

Particle (particle) size indicates how small or large a particle is. Particle diameter is the most common parameter often used to describe particle size. The particle size distribution is expressed as the percentage of the number of particles in a given size range compared to the total number of particles. Particle size distribution is expressed in many ways based on different criteria, including number, diameter, area, volume, and mass. Particle size distribution measured by laser diffraction is most commonly based on volume.

The main parameter for the characterization of droplets in emulsions or particles in suspensions is the particle size distribution. Advanced laboratories offer a variety of different tools and methods to meet different challenges in applications, regardless of whether they are used in quality control or research and development.

The particle size distribution of a powder or granular material, or of particles dispersed in a liquid, is a list of values ​​or a mathematical function that describes the relative amount, generally by mass, of particles present with respect to size. A significant amount of energy is often required to subsequently break up soil and similar particles into a grain size distribution.

The particle size distribution of a material is important when determining its physical and chemical properties. The dispersion value affects the strength and load-bearing properties of rocks and soils. It affects the strength and reactivity of solids participating in chemical reactions and needs to be tightly controlled in many industrial products such as printer toner, the manufacture of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. If the particle size distribution is off, hydraulic and combustion fluids, cement, ink toner, cosmetics and many pharmaceutical products may fail.

There are various measurement techniques used in particle size distribution analysis, such as sieve analysis, washing analysis and laser diffraction methods. The type of sample material and whether it is solid or liquid determine which technique is most suitable. Particle size distribution is often looked at with a liquid particle count test when it comes to product cleanliness and quality control. Liquid particle counting is most often used in precision manufactured devices or to determine the size and distribution of particles in colloidal solutions, inks or critical fluids.

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