Standard Test Method for Particle Size Distribution of Metal Powders and Related Compounds by Light Scattering

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Reported particle size measurement is a function of both the actual particle dimension and shape factor as well as the particular physical or chemical properties being measured. Caution is required when comparing data from instruments operating on different physical or chemical parameters or with different particle size measurement ranges. Sample acquisition, handling, and preparation can also affect reported particle size results.
5.1.1 It is important to recognize that the results obtained by this test method, or any other method for particle size determination using different physical principles, may disagree. The results are strongly influenced by the physical principles employed by each method of particle size analysis. The results of any particle sizing method should be used only in a relative sense; they should not be regarded as absolute when comparing results obtained by other methods.
Light scattering theory has been available for many years for use in the determination of particle size. Several manufacturers of testing equipment now have units based on these principles. Although each type of testing equipment uses the same basic principles for light scattering as a function of particle size, different assumptions pertinent to application of the theory, and different models for converting light measurements to particle size, may lead to different results for each instrument. Therefore, the use of this test method cannot guarantee directly comparable results from different types of instruments.
Knowledge of the particle size distribution of metal powders is useful in predicting the powder-processing behavior and ultimate performance of powder metallurgy parts. Particle size distribution is related closely to the flowability, moldability, compressibility, and die-filling characteristics of a powder, as well as to the final structure and properties of finished powder metallurgy (P/M) parts.
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of the particle size distribution by light scattering, reported as volume percent, of particulate materials including metals and compounds.
1.2 This test method applies to analyses with both aqueous and nonaqueous dispersions. In addition, analysis can be performed with a gaseous dispersion for materials that are hygroscopic or react with a liquid carrier.
1.3 This test method is applicable to the measurement of particulate materials in the range of 0.4 to 2000 m, or a subset of that range, as applicable to the particle size distribution being measured.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.5 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.

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Designation:B822–02
Standard Test Method for
Particle Size Distribution of Metal Powders and Related
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Compounds by Light Scattering
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B822; 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.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
1.1 Thistestmethodcoversthedeterminationoftheparticle 3.1 Definitions—Definitions of powder metallurgy terms
size distribution by light scattering, reported as volume per- can be found in Terminology B243.
cent, of particulate materials including metals and compounds. 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.2 This test method applies to analyses with both aqueous 3.2.1 background—extraneous scattering of light by ele-
and nonaqueous dispersions. In addition, analysis can be ments other than the particles to be measured; includes
performed with a gaseous dispersion for materials that are scattering by contamination in the measurement path.
hygroscopic or react with a liquid carrier. 3.2.2 Fraunhofer Diffraction—the optical theory that de-
1.3 This test method is applicable to the measurement of scribes the low-angle scattering of light by particles that are
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particulate materials in the range of 0.4 to 2000 µm, or a subset large compared to the wavelength of the incident light.
of that range, as applicable to the particle size distribution 3.2.3 Mie Scattering—the complex electromagnetic theory
being measured. that describes the scattering of light by spherical particles. It is
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the usually applied to particles with diameters that are close to the
standard. wavelength of the incident light. The real and imaginary
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1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the indices of light refraction of the particles are needed.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 3.2.4 multiple scattering—the rescattering of light by a
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- particle in the path of light scattered by another particle. This
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- usually occurs in heavy concentrations of a particle dispersion.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4. Summary of Test Method
2. Referenced Documents
4.1 Aprepared sample of particulate material is dispersed in
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2.1 ASTM Standards: water, or a compatible organic liquid, and circulated through
B215 Practices for Sampling Metal Powders the path of a light beam or some other suitable light source.A
B243 Terminology of Powder Metallurgy dry sample may be aspirated through the light in a carrier gas.
B821 Guide for Liquid Dispersion of Metal Powders and The particles pass through the light beam and scatter it.
Related Compounds for Particle Size Analysis Photodetectorarrayscollectthescatteredlightthatisconverted
E1617 Practice for Reporting Particle Size Characterization to electrical signals, which are then analyzed in a micropro-
Data cessor. The signal is converted to a size distribution using
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2.2 ISO Standard : Fraunhofer Diffraction or Mie Scattering, or a combination of
ISO13320-1 Particle Size Analysis—Laser Diffraction both. Scattering information is analyzed assuming a spherical
Methods—Part 1: General Principles model. Calculated particle sizes are therefore presented as
equivalent spherical diameters.Additional information pertain-
ing to the general principles of particle size distribution
analysis by light scattering can be found in ISO Standard
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B09 on Metal
13320-1.
Powders and Metal Powder Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcom-
mittee B09.02 on Base Metal Powders.
5. Significance and Use
Current edition approved April 10, 2002. Published June 2002. Originally
published as B822 – 92. Last previous edition B822 – 97. DOI: 10.1520/B0822-02.
5.1 Reportedparticlesizemeasurementisafunctionofboth
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
the actual particle dimension and shape factor as well as the
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., Muly, E. C., Frock, H. N., “Industrial Particle Size Measurement Using Light
4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org. Scattering,” Optical Engineering, Vol 19, No 6, 1980, pp. 861–869.
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