ASTM E1638-09

Standard Terminology Relating to Sieves, Sieving Methods and Screening Media

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This terminology contains terms used in the description and procedure of analysis of the size of particulate materials through sieve analysis with standard testing sieves and is applicable to the work of many ASTM technical committees. For a composite listing of published ASTM standards using standard testing sieves, Refer to ASTM STP 447B.
While some of the terms appearing in this terminology may also be used in the description, procedure, and end products of production screening (either on a batch-fed or continuous basis), it is the intent of this terminology to present the definitions and usage of terms strictly in the context of sieve analysis using standard testing sieves.
SCOPE
1.1 This terminology includes all those terms used in all of the standards under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E29.01. Terms are defined that are related to the manufacture of standard test sieves and screening media, as well as terms related to the methods, analysis, procedures and equipment for sizing and separating particles.  
1.2 Committee E29 on Particle and Spray Characterization feels that it is essential to include terms and definitions explicit to the scope, regardless of whether the terms appear in existing ASTM standards. Terms that are in common usage and appear in common-language dictionaries are generally not included.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 28-Feb-2009
• ICS: 01.040.19 - Testing (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 19.120 - Particle size analysis. Sieving
• Technical Committee: E29 - Particle and Spray Characterization
• Drafting Committee: E29.01 - Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Media

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E1638-07a - Standard Terminology Relating to Sieves, Sieving Methods and Screening Media
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2009
• Replaced By: ASTM E1638-10 - Standard Terminology Relating to Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Media
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM E2980-20 - Standard Test Methods for Estimating Average Particle Size of Powders Using Air Permeability
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E454-12(2021) - Standard Specification for Industrial Perforated Plate and Screens (Square Opening Series)
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E2016-22 - Standard Specification for Industrial Woven Wire Cloth
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E3278-21 - Standard Test Method for Bubble Point Pressure of Woven Wire Filter Cloth
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E3315-21 - Standard Specification for Certification of Metallic Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E11-22 - Standard Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E161-17(2021) - Standard Specification for Electroformed Material and Test Sieves
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2009
• Referred By: ASTM F3049-14(2021) - Standard Guide for Characterizing Properties of Metal Powders Used for Additive Manufacturing Processes
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E323-11(2021) - Standard Specification for Perforated-Plate Sieves for Testing Purposes
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E674-12(2021) - Standard Specification for Industrial Perforated Plate and Screens (Round Opening Series)
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2009
• Referred By: ASTM B214-22 - Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Metal Powders
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E2427-22 - Standard Test Method for Acceptance by Performance Testing for Test Sieves
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E2651-19 - Standard Guide for Powder Particle Size Analysis
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2009

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E1638 – 09
Standard Terminology
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Relating to Sieves, Sieving Methods and Screening Media
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1638; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Particle size analysis through the use of standard test sieves, and particle separation through the use
of screening media, are commonly adopted methods of achieving desired process specifications
related to particles. To ensure a better understanding of sizing and separation systems and processes
and to ensure appropriate comparison of data, terminology common to the processes must be
documented and defined.
For Subcommittee E29.01 on Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Media, this is an on-going
process of developing new related terms. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, precision,
and clarity for the terms included. Suggestions and comments for additions, corrections, and revisions
are welcomed.
1. Scope through sieve analysis with standard testing sieves and is
applicable to the work of many ASTM technical committees.
1.1 This terminology includes all those terms used in all of
For a composite listing of published ASTM standards using
the standards under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E29.01.
standard testing sieves, refer to ASTM STP 447B.
Terms are defined that are related to the manufacture of
3.2 While some of the terms appearing in this terminology
standard test sieves and screening media, as well as terms
may also be used in the description, procedure, and end
related to the methods, analysis, procedures and equipment for
products of production screening (either on a batch-fed or
sizing and separating particles.
continuous basis), it is the intent of this terminology to present
1.2 Committee E29 on Particle and Spray Characterization
the definitions and usage of terms strictly in the context of
feels that it is essential to include terms and definitions explicit
sieve analysis using standard testing sieves.
to the scope, regardless of whether the terms appear in existing
ASTM standards. Terms that are in common usage and appear
4. Terminology
in common-language dictionaries are generally not included.
4.1 Definitions:
2. Referenced Documents
agglomerate, n—two or more particles adhering together.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
aperture size, n—the dimension defining an opening in a
ASTM STP 447B Manual on Testing Seiving Methods
screening or sieving medium.
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2.2 ISO Standard:
bulk density, n—the mass per unit volume of a material,
ISO 2395 Test Sieves and Test Sieving—Vocabulary.
including voids inherent in the material as tested.
cumulative oversize distribution graph, n—a graph obtained
3. Significance and Use
by plotting the total (cumulative) percentage by the mass
3.1 This terminology contains terms used in the description
retained on each of a set of sieves versus the corresponding
and procedure of analysis of the size of particulate materials
aperture sizes.
cumulative undersize distribution graph, n—a graph ob-
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee E29 on Particle
tained by plotting the total (cumulative) percentage by the
and Spray Characterization and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E29.01
masspassingeachofasetofsievesversusthecorresponding
on Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Med
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Designation:E1638–07a Designation:E1638–09
Standard Terminology
1
Relating to Sieves, Sieving Methods and Screening Media
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 1638; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Particle size distribution analysis through the use of standard testing sieves has been a commonly
adopted method of verifying compliance with desired process particle specifications for many
decades.As an adjunct to that function, greater emphasis is being placed on inter- and intralaboratory
correlation of all particle measurement systems, testing sieves included.
To ensure a better understanding of the comparison of testing results from sieve analysis-based
particle measurement systems, terminology common to the process must be documented and defined
so that both the recipient and generator of the data are in full agreement as to the meaning of the data.
Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, precision, and clarity for the terms included in this
terminology. For Committee E29, this is an on-going process with new terms being developed for
future inclusion. Suggestions and comments for additions, corrections, and revisions are welcomed.
Particle size analysis through the use of standard test sieves, and particle separation through the use
of screening media, are commonly adopted methods of achieving desired process specifications
related to particles. To ensure a better understanding of sizing and separation systems and processes
and to ensure appropriate comparison of data, terminology common to the processes must be
documented and defined.
For Subcommittee E29.01 on Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Media, this is an on-going
process of developing new related terms. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, precision,
and clarity for the terms included. Suggestions and comments for additions, corrections, and revisions
are welcomed.
1. Scope
1.1This terminology covers terms used in the description and procedure of analysis of the size of particulate materials through
sieve analysis with standard testing sieves. The terms relate directly to the equipment used in the analysis, the physical forms of
the material to be sieved may take on before, during, or after analysis, and selected descriptive data reduction and analysis formats.
1.2Committee E29 on Particle Size Measurement feels that it is essential to include terms and definitions explicit to the scope,
regardless of whether the terms appear in existing ASTM standards. Terms that are in common usage and appear in
common-language dictionaries are generally not included.
1.1 This terminology includes all those terms used in all of the standards under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E29.01.Terms
are defined that are related to the manufacture of standard test sieves and screening media, as well as terms related to the methods,
analysis, procedures and equipment for sizing and separating particles.
1.2 Committee E29 on Particle and Spray Characterization feels that it is essential to include terms and definitions explicit to
the scope, regardless of whether the terms appear in existing ASTM standards. Terms that are in common usage and appear in
common-language dictionaries are generally not included.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
ASTM STP 447B Manual on Testing Seiving Methods
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E29 on Particle and Spray Characterization and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E29.01 on
Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Media.
Current edition approved Oct.March 1, 2007.2009. Published November 2007.March 2009. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as
E 1638 – 07a.
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2.2 ISO Standard:
ISO 2395 Test Sieves and Test Sieving—Vocabulary.
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