ASTM E389-13

Standard Test Method for Particle Size or Screen Analysis at No. 4 (4.75-mm) Sieve and Coarser for Metal-Bearing Ores and Related Materials

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is intended to be used for compliance with compositional specifications for particle size distribution. It is assumed that all who use this procedure will be trained analysts capable of performing common laboratory practices skillfully and safely. It is expected that work will be performed in a properly equipped laboratory and that proper waste disposal procedures will be followed. Follow appropriate quality control practices such as those described in Guide E882.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the size distribution by screen analysis of metal-bearing ores and related materials at No. 4 (4.75-mm) sieve and coarser.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The SI values given in parentheses are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility 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: 30-Sep-2013
• ICS: 19.120 - Particle size analysis. Sieving
• Technical Committee: E01 - Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
• Drafting Committee: E01.02 - Ores, Concentrates, and Related Metallurgical Materials

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E389 − 13
Standard Test Method for
Particle Size or Screen Analysis at No. 4 (4.75-mm) Sieve
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and Coarser for Metal-Bearing Ores and Related Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E389; 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 openings upon which is cumulatively retained a total of less
than5%ofthe sample. This defined topsize is not to be
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the size
confused with the size of the largest particle in the lot.
distribution by screen analysis of metal-bearing ores and
related materials at No. 4 (4.75-mm) sieve and coarser.
4. Summary of Test Method
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
4.1 The sample is passed through a bank of standard sieves
as standard. The SI values given in parentheses are provided
by agitation. The screening technique described in this proce-
for information only and are not considered standard.
duremaybeusedonanysolidparticlesthatcanbedriedsothat
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
sieve blinding does not occur.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5. Significance and Use
responsibility the user of this standard to establish appropriate
safety and health practices and determine the applicability of
5.1 This test method is intended to be used for compliance
regulatory limitations prior to use.
with compositional specifications for particle size distribution.
It is assumed that all who use this procedure will be trained
2. Referenced Documents
analysts capable of performing common laboratory practices
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2.1 ASTM Standards: skillfully and safely. It is expected that work will be performed
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
in a properly equipped laboratory and that proper waste
Sieves disposal procedures will be followed. Follow appropriate
E135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for
quality control practices such as those described in Guide
Metals, Ores, and Related Materials E882.
E276 TestMethodforParticleSizeorScreenAnalysisatNo.
6. Apparatus and Materials
4 (4.75-mm) Sieve and Finer for Metal-Bearing Ores and
Related Materials
6.1 U.S. Standard Sieves, conforming to the requirements of
E882 Guide for Accountability and Quality Control in the
Specification E11.
Chemical Analysis Laboratory
6.2 Sieve Shaker, mechanical or manual.
3. Terminology 6.3 Drying Oven, of approximate size and capable of
maintaining a uniform temperature at 110 °C 6 5 °C.
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms in this test method, refer to 6.4 Sample Splitter or Riffle, with openings not less than
Terminology E135.
three times the size of the nominal topsize.
3.1.2 nominal topsize—the sieve designating the upper limit
6.5 Scales and Weights, of adequate accuracy.
or topsize shall be that sieve of the series with the smallest
6.6 Pans, for holding samples.
6.7 Brushes, for cleaning sieves and pans.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E01 on
Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials and is the direct
7. Sample Preparation
responsibility of Subcommittee E01.02 on Ores, Concentrates, and Related Metal-
lurgical Materials.
7.1 If necessary, reduce the sample by means of a sample
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2013. Published November 2013. Originally
splitter or riffle, or by the alternate-shovel method. Dry at 110
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approved in 1969. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as E389 – 03 (2008) .
°C 6 5 °C to constant mass. Constant mass is obtained when
DOI: 10.1520/E0389-13.
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an additional hour drying at 110 °C 6 5 °C does not cause a
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change greater than 0.05 % mass. Record mass.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. NOTE 1—The size of the sample is very important in sieve analysis
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because the number of particles on a sieve surface affects the probability
where:
of any one particle passing through the sieve at a given time. The more
W = mass passing the finest sieve, retained on a pan or
p
particles there are on a sieve, the greater probability that any one particle
filter, and
is hindered from getting into a position to pass through the opening.Avoid
W = total mass of all siev
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Designation: E389 − 03 (Reapproved 2008) E389 − 13
Standard Test Method for
Particle Size or Screen Analysis at No. 4 (4.75-mm) Sieve
1
and Coarser for Metal-Bearing Ores and Related Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E389; 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.
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ε NOTE—Editorial corrections were made throughout in September 2008.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the size distribution by screen analysis of metal-bearing ores and related
materials at No. 4 (4.75-mm) sieve and coarser.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The SI values given in parentheses are provided for
information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
E135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
E276 Test Method for Particle Size or Screen Analysis at No. 4 (4.75-mm) Sieve and Finer for Metal-Bearing Ores and Related
Materials
E882 Guide for Accountability and Quality Control in the Chemical Analysis Laboratory
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms in this test method, refer to Terminology E135.
3.1.2 nominal topsize—the sieve designating the upper limit or topsize shall be that sieve of the series with the smallest openings
upon which is cumulatively retained a total of less than 5 % of the sample. This defined topsize is not to be confused with the size
of the largest particle in the lot.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 The sample is passed through a bank of standard sieves by agitation. The screening technique described in this procedure
may be used on any solid particles that can be dried so that sieve blinding does not occur.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This test method is intended to be used for compliance with compositional specifications for particle size distribution. It is
assumed that all who use this procedure will be trained analysts capable of performing common laboratory practices skillfully and
safely. It is expected that work will be performed in a properly equipped laboratory and that proper waste disposal procedures will
be followed. Follow appropriate quality control practices such as those described in Guide E882.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E01 on Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee E01.02 on Ores, Concentrates, and Related Metallurgical Materials.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2008Oct. 1, 2013. Published September 2008November 2013. Originally approved in 1969. Last previous edition approved in 20032008
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as E389 – 03.E389 – 03 (2008) . DOI: 10.1520/E0389-03R08E01.10.1520/E0389-13.
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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.
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6. Apparatus and Materials
6.1 U.S. Standard Sieves, conforming to the requirements of Specification E11.
6.2 Sieve Shaker, mechanical or manual.
6.3 Drying Oven, of approximate size and capable of maintaining a uniform temperature at 110 °C 6 5 °C.
6.4 Sample Splitter or Riffle, with openings not less than three times the size of the largest particle.nominal topsize.
6.5 Scales and Weights, of adequate accuracy.
6.6 Pans, for holding samples.
6.7 Brushes, for cleaning sieves and pans.
7. Sample Preparation
7.1 If necessary, reduce the sample by means of a sample splitter or riffle, or by coning and quartering, or by the alternate-shovel
method. Dry at 110 °C 6 5 °C to constant mass. Constant mass is obtained when an additional hour drying at 110 °C 6 5 °C to
constant weigh
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