ASTM E1638-07a

Standard Terminology Relating to Sieves, Sieving Methods and Screening Media

SCOPE
1.1 This 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.
1.2 Committee 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2007
• 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 E1638-07 - Standard Terminology Relating to Sieves, Sieving Methods and Screening Media
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2007
• Replaced By: ASTM E1638-09 - Standard Terminology Relating to Sieves, Sieving Methods and Screening Media
• 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-Oct-2007
• Referred By: ASTM B214-22 - Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Metal Powders
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2007
• Referred By: ASTM E2427-22 - Standard Test Method for Acceptance by Performance Testing for Test Sieves
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2007
• Referred By: ASTM E323-11(2021) - Standard Specification for Perforated-Plate Sieves for Testing Purposes
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2007
• Referred By: ASTM E161-17(2021) - Standard Specification for Electroformed Material and Test Sieves
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2007
• Referred By: ASTM E2651-19 - Standard Guide for Powder Particle Size Analysis
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2007
• Referred By: ASTM E2016-22 - Standard Specification for Industrial Woven Wire Cloth
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2007
• Referred By: ASTM E3278-21 - Standard Test Method for Bubble Point Pressure of Woven Wire Filter Cloth
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2007
• Referred By: ASTM E674-12(2021) - Standard Specification for Industrial Perforated Plate and Screens (Round Opening Series)
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2007
• Referred By: ASTM E2980-20 - Standard Test Methods for Estimating Average Particle Size of Powders Using Air Permeability
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2007
• Referred By: ASTM E3315-21 - Standard Specification for Certification of Metallic Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2007
• Referred By: ASTM E11-22 - Standard Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2007
• Referred By: ASTM E2814-22 - Standard Specification for Industrial Woven Wire Filter Cloth
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2007

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E 1638 – 07a
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.
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1. Scope 2.2 ISO Standard:
ISO 2395 Test Sieves and Test Sieving—Vocabulary.
1.1 This terminology covers terms used in the description
and procedure of analysis of the size of particulate materials
3. Significance and Use
through sieve analysis with standard testing sieves. The terms
3.1 This terminology contains terms used in the description
relate directly to the equipment used in the analysis, the
and procedure of analysis of the size of particulate materials
physical forms of the material to be sieved may take on before,
through sieve analysis with standard testing sieves and is
during, or after analysis, and selected descriptive data reduc-
applicable to the work of many ASTM technical committees.
tion and analysis formats.
For a composite listing of published ASTM standards using
1.2 Committee E29 on Particle Size Measurement feels that
standard testing sieves, Refer to ASTM STP 447B.
it is essential to include terms and definitions explicit to the
3.2 While some of the terms appearing in this terminology
scope, regardless of whether the terms appear in existing
may also be used in the description, procedure, and end
ASTM standards. Terms that are in common usage and appear
products of production screening (either on a batch-fed or
in common-language dictionaries are generally not included.
continuous basis), it is the intent of this terminology to present
2. Referenced Documents the definitions and usage of terms strictly in the context of
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sieve analysis using standard testing sieves.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
ASTM STP 447B Manual on Testing Seiving Methods
4. Terminology
4.1 Definitions:
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee E29 on Particle
agglomerate, n—two or more particles adhering together.
and Spray Characterization and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E29.01
on Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Media.
aperture size, n—the dimension defining an opening in a
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2007. Published November 2007. Originally
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as E 1638 – 07.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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E 1638 – 07a
screening or sieving medium. particle size distribution, n—in sieve analysis, the percent-
bulk density, n—the mass per unit volume of a material, ages, by mass or number, of all fractions into which various
including voids inherent in the material as tested. sizes of particles are classified.
cumulative oversize distribution graph, n—a graph obtained representative sample, n—a sample taken from a quantity of
by plotting the total (cumulative) percentage by the mass material that exhibits the characteristics of the original
retained on each of a set of sieves versus the corresponding material from which it was taken.
aperture sizes. sample, n—a portion, or part, of a quantity of material.
cumulative undersize distribution graph, n—a graph ob- sieve, n—a pla
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Designation:E1638–07 Designation:E1638–07a
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 (e) 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This 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.
1.2 Committee 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
ASTM STP 447B Manual on Testing Seiving Methods
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2.2 ISO Standard:
ISO 2395 Test Sieves and Test Sieving—Vocabulary.
3. Significance and Use
3.1 Thisterminologycontainstermsusedinthedescriptionandprocedureofanalysisofthesizeofparticulatematerialsthrough
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.
3.2 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.
4. Terminology
4.1 Definitions:
agglomerate, n—two or more particles adhering together.
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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 JuneOct. 1, 2007. Published JulyNovember 2007. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 20042007 as E1638–94
(2004).E 1638 – 07.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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aperture size, n—the dimension defining an opening in a screening or sieving medium.
bulk density, n—the mass per unit volume of a material, including voids inherent in the material as tested.
cumulative oversize distribution graph, n—a graph obtained by plotting the total (cumulative) percentage by the mass retained
on each of a set of sieves versus the corresponding aperture sizes.
cumulative undersize distribution graph, n—a graph obtained by plotting the total (cumulative) percentage by the mass passing
each of a
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