ASTM E1638-07
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Sieves, Sieving Methods and Screening Media
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.
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Designation: E 1638 – 07
Standard Terminology
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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 (ε) 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 3. Significance and Use
1.1 This terminology covers terms used in the description 3.1 This terminology contains terms used in the description
and procedure of analysis of the size of particulate materials and procedure of analysis of the size of particulate materials
through sieve analysis with standard testing sieves. The terms through sieve analysis with standard testing sieves and is
relate directly to the equipment used in the analysis, the applicable to the work of many ASTM technical committees.
physical forms of the material to be sieved may take on before, For a composite listing of published ASTM standards using
during, or after analysis, and selected descriptive data reduc- standard testing sieves, Refer to ASTM STP 447B.
tion and analysis formats. 3.2 While some of the terms appearing in this terminology
1.2 Committee E29 on Particle Size Measurement feels that may also be used in the description, procedure, and end
it is essential to include terms and definitions explicit to the products of production screening (either on a batch-fed or
scope, regardless of whether the terms appear in existing continuous basis), it is the intent of this terminology to present
ASTM standards. Terms that are in common usage and appear the definitions and usage of terms strictly in the context of
in common-language dictionaries are generally not included. sieve analysis using standard testing sieves.
2. Referenced Documents 4. Terminology
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2.1 ASTM Standards: 4.1 Definitions:
ASTM STP 447B Manual on Testing Seiving Methods
agglomerate, n—two or more particles adhering together.
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2.2 ISO Standard:
aperture size, n—the dimension defining an opening in a
ISO 2395 Test Sieves and Test Sieving—Vocabulary.
screening or sieving medium.
bulk density, n—the mass per unit volume of a material,
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including voids inherent in the material as tested.
This terminology is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee E29 on Particle
and Spray Characterization and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E29.01
cumulative oversize distribution graph, n—a graph obtained
on Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Media.
by plotting the total (cumulative) percentage by the mass
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2007.PublishedJuly2007.Originallyapproved
retained on each of a set of sieves versus the corresponding
in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as E 1638 – 94 (2004).
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aperture sizes.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
cumulative undersize distribution graph, n—a graph ob-
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
tained by plotting the total (cumulative) percentage by the
the ASTM website.
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masspassingeachofasetofsievesversusthecorresponding
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matched test sieve, n—a test sieve that reproduces the sample, n—a portion, or part, of a quantity of material.
performance results of a calibration sieve within defined sieve, n—a plate, sheet, or woven wire cloth, or other device,
limits for a designated material
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Designation:E1638–07
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.
aperture size, n—the dimension defining an opening in a screening or sieving medium.
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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 June 1, 2007. Published July 2007. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as E 1638 – 94 (2004).
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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 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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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 set of sieves versus the corresponding aperture
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