ASTM D4513-11(2017)

Standard Test Method for Particle Size Distribution of Catalytic Materials by Sieving

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method can be used to determine particle size distributions of catalysts and supports for materials specifications, manufacturing control, and research and development work.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of particle size distribution of catalytic powder material using a sieving instrument and is one of several found valuable for the measurement of particle size. This test method is particularly suitable for particles in the 20 to 420-μm range.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.2.1 Exception—In 5.2, mesh size is the standard unit of measure.  
1.3 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2017
• ICS: 19.120 - Particle size analysis. Sieving
• Technical Committee: D32 - Catalysts
• Drafting Committee: D32.02 - Physical-Mechanical Properties

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D4513 − 11 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Test Method for
Particle Size Distribution of Catalytic Materials by Sieving
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4513; 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 4. Significance and Use
1.1 This test method covers the determination of particle
4.1 This test method can be used to determine particle size
size distribution of catalytic powder material using a sieving
distributions of catalysts and supports for materials
instrument and is one of several found valuable for the
specifications, manufacturing control, and research and devel-
measurement of particle size. This test method is particularly
opment work.
suitable for particles in the 20 to 420-µm range.
5. Apparatus
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
5.1 Laboratory Sieving Instrument, automatic with timer
standard.
preferred.
1.2.1 Exception—In 5.2, mesh size is the standard unit of
5.2 U.S.StandardSieves,orequivalent,toincludemicrome-
measure.
tres (mesh) 425(40), 250(60), 177(80), 149(100), 105(140),
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
74(200), 44(325) and electroformed 30 and 20 micrometres.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Because of their superior uniformity and resistance to distor-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
tion or damage during use, electroformed sieves, preferably
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
with square holes, are recommended. Sieves with diameters
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
between 6 and 10 cm are suggested.
2. Referenced Documents
5.3 Ultrasonic Cleaning Tank, 100 W.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.4 Transmitted Light Microscope, 300 magnification, with
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
calibrated scale eyepiece.
Sieves
E161 Specification for Precision Electroformed Sieves
5.5 Heat Gun Dryer, (hair dryer or equivalent).
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
5.6 Analytical Balance, capable of weighing to 0.001 g.
ASTM Test Methods
E456 Terminology Relating to Quality and Statistics
5.7 Sample Splitter, Chute Type, or Spinning Riffler, with
spinning riffler preferred.
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 A50 % relative humidity-equilibrated sample of known
6. Reagents
weight is allowed to fractionate on a series of various size
6.1 Antistatic Coating, (record cleaning spray or equiva-
sieves to allow the various particle sizes to be collected on
lent.)
successively smaller sieve openings.
3.2 The sample fraction collected on each sieve of the series
6.2 Alcohol-Water Solution—One part ethanol to nine parts
is weighed and its fractional part of the original sample is deionized or distilled water.
determined.
7. Sampling
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D32 on
7.1 The sample must be free-flowing and homogeneous. If
Catalysts and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D32.02 on Physical-
Mechanical Properties. particle size segregation is apparent to either the eye or from
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2017. Published February 2017. Originally
observation under a microscope, remix and resample the
approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D4513–11). DOI:
material using the proper riffling procedure.
10.1520/D4513-11R17.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
7.2 Equilibrate the sample at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F) in a
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
desiccator with a humidity level of 50 %. A 24-h period is
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. usually sufficient.
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D4513 − 11 (2017)
TABLE 1 Presentation of Data Weight of Sample Used, 0.610 g
8. Calibration and Standardization
Mesh Size Net Weight, Weight % Cumulative %
Sieve No.
8.1 Prior to use, check all sieves for damage or improper
microns g Sieve Fraction Passing
cleaning. If woven-wire sieves are used rather than the pre-
100 149 0.037 6.1 93.9
ferred electroformed sieves, it is especially important to 140 105 0.034 5.6 88.3
200 74 0.083 13.6 74.7
carefullyinspectthewiresurfaceforwear,misalignment,tears,
325 44 0.193 31.6 43.1
creases, or separation along the edges.
635 20 0.196 32.1 11.0
Pan 0.067 11.0
NOTE 1—Specifications for wire cloth sieves are described in Specifi-
Total weight recovered 0.610 100.0
cation E11 and specifications for electroformed sieves are described in
Specification E161.
9. Procedure
10. Presentation
9.1 Select appropriate sieves for the sample being analyzed,
10.1 Calculate the weight percent of sample on each sieve
typically the 149, 105, 74, 44, and 20-µm sieves.
by multiplying the net weight of each fraction by 100 and
dividing by the total weight the total weight of recovered
NOTE 2—For optimum results, the estimated particle size should be
sample.
determinedbymicroscopicexaminationat100–300X.Sievesmaythenbe
selected to cover the size range of the particles.
Weight% sieve fraction 5 100 3 S 2 T /W
~ !
9.2 Clean 44 and 20-µm sieves prior to use in an ultrasonic
where:
bath using a 10 % ethanol, 90 % water mixture. Dry the sieves
S = total weight after sieving, g,
in a low temperature air jet (hair dryer or equivalent) and allow
T =
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Designation: D4513 − 11 D4513 − 11 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Test Method for
Particle Size Distribution of Catalytic Materials by Sieving
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4513; 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
1.1 This test method covers the determination of particle size distribution of catalytic powder material using a sieving
instrument and is one of several found valuable for the measurement of particle size. This test method is particularly suitable for
particles in the 20 to 420-μm range.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.2.1 Exception—In 5.2, mesh size is the standard unit of measure.
1.3 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
E161 Specification for Precision Electroformed Sieves
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
E456 Terminology Relating to Quality and Statistics
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 A 50 % relative humidity-equilibrated sample of known weight is allowed to fractionate on a series of various size sieves
to allow the various particle sizes to be collected on successively smaller sieve openings.
3.2 The sample fraction collected on each sieve of the series is weighed and its fractional part of the original sample is
determined.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method can be used to determine particle size distributions of catalysts and supports for materials specifications,
manufacturing control, and research and development work.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Laboratory Sieving Instrument, automatic with timer preferred.
5.2 U.S. Standard Sieves, or equivalent, to include micrometres (mesh) 425(40), 250(60), 177(80), 149(100), 105(140), 74(200),
44(325) and electroformed 30 and 20 micrometres. Because of their superior uniformity and resistance to distortion or damage
during use, electroformed sieves, preferably with square holes, are recommended. Sieves with diameters between 6 and 10 cm are
suggested.
5.3 Ultrasonic Cleaning Tank, 100 W.
5.4 Transmitted Light Microscope, 300 magnification, with calibrated scale eyepiece.
5.5 Heat Gun Dryer, (hair dryer or equivalent).
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D32 on Catalysts and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D32.02 on Physical-Mechanical
Properties.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2011Feb. 1, 2017. Published August 2011February 2017. Originally approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 20062011 as
D4513–97(2006).D4513–11). DOI: 10.1520/D4513-11.10.1520/D4513-11R17.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM 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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
D4513 − 11 (2017)
5.6 Analytical Balance, capable of weighing to 0.001 g.
5.7 Sample Splitter, Chute Type, or Spinning Riffler, with spinning riffler preferred.
6. Reagents
6.1 Antistatic Coating, (record cleaning spray or equivalent.)
6.2 Alcohol-Water Solution—One part ethanol to nine parts deionized or distilled water.
7. Sampling
7.1 The sample must be free-flowing and homogeneous. If particle size segregation is apparent to either the eye or from
observation under a microscope, remix and resample the material using the proper riffling procedure.
7.2 Equilibrate the sample at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F) in a desiccator with a humidity level of 50 %. A 24-h period is usually
sufficient.
8. Calibration and Standardization
8.1 Prior to use, check all sieves for damage or improper cleaning. If woven-wire sieves are used rather than the preferred
electroformed sieves, it is especially important to carefully inspect the wire surface for wear, misalignment, tears, creases, or
separation along the edges.
NOTE 1—Specifications for wire cloth sieves are described in Specification E11 and specifications for electroformed sieves are described in
Specification E161.
9. Procedure
9.1 Select appropriate sieves for the sample being analyzed, typically the 149, 105, 74, 44, and 20-μm sieves.
NOTE 2—For optimum results, the estimated particle size should be determined by microscopic examination at 100–300X. Sieves may then be selected
to cover the size range of the particles.
9.2 Clean 44 and 20-μm sieves prior to use in an ultrasonic bath using a 10 % ethanol, 90 % water mixture. Dry the sieves in
a low temperature air jet (hair dryer or equivalent) and allow to equilibrate at room temperature for 30 min before obtaining the
tare weights.
9.3 Tare each sieve and the fines collector pan, recording each weight to the nearest 0.001 g.
9.4 After taring, moisten a sheet of tissue paper with antistatic spray and coat the inside wall surface of each sieve by rubbing
with the coated tissue.
9.5 Place the sieves in a vertical stack in descending order by mesh size (largest on top).
9.6 Weigh a suitable amount of sample
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