The conventional way for particle size distribution is sieving. Sieves of different mesh size are kept on one on top to other. All of them are fixed on a vibrator or shaking unit. Particles are charged on the top sieve then shaking is started for about 20 to 30 minutes. Discharge of different sieve in terms of weight provides result. The result obtained gives fairly accurate histogram of how much ( weight ) of charged quantity qualifies in which range. Figure on right hand side provides a visual look to the old - traditional way of size distribution.
Microstructure Characterizer Software´s particle size measurement and distribution module provides optical interface. For which you shall capture about 20 to 25 frames of particles of interest for analysis. One by one all the frames are then analyzed by MiC. Open the image in MiC then select from the menu Measurements >> Powder particles size and Distribution.
Optical microscopy method is quite feasibe for particle sizing between 0.5 to 100 micron.
The MiC particle size and distribution module provides you few options to get the desired format for result.The screen shot shown below indicates an example of particles ranging in 8.89 micrometer to 44.66-micrometer size.
Microstructure Characterizer Software also provides a statistical acceptance guideline for chances of acceptance. The result displayed is based on ´six-sigma´ calculation algorithm. MiC refers the latest standards of probability as given in ISO quality assurance guidelines.
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