ASTM E1638-94(1999)
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Sieve Analysis
Standard Terminology Relating to Sieve Analysis
SCOPE
1.1 This terminology defines 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 E-29 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 – 94 (Reapproved 1999)
Standard Terminology
Relating to Sieve Analysis
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 E-29, 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 For a composite listing of published ASTM standards using
standard testing sieves, Refer to ASTM STP 447B
1.1 This terminology defines terms used in the description
3.2 While some of the terms appearing in this terminology
and procedure of analysis of the size of particulate materials
may also be used in the description, procedure, and end
through sieve analysis with standard testing sieves. The terms
products of production screening (either on a batch-fed or
relate directly to the equipment used in the analysis, the
continuous basis), it is the intent of this terminology to present
physical forms of the material to be sieved may take on before,
the definitions and usage of terms strictly in the context of
during, or after analysis, and selected descriptive data reduc-
sieve analysis using standard testing sieves.
tion and analysis formats.
1.2 Committee E-29 on Particle Size Measurement feels
4. Terminology
that it is essential to include terms and definitions explicit to the
4.1 Definitions:
scope, regardless of whether the terms appear in existing
ASTM standards. Terms that are in common usage and appear
agglomerate, n—two or more particles adhering together.
in common-language dictionaries are generally not included.
aperture size, n—the dimension defining an opening in a
sieving medium.
2. Referenced Documents
bulk density, n—the mass per unit volume of a material,
2.1 ISO Standard:
including voids inherent in the material as tested.
ISO 2395 Test Sieves and Test Sieving—Vocabulary.
cumulative oversize distribution graph, n—a graph obtained
by plotting the total (cumulative) percentage by the mass
3. Significance and Use
retained on each of a set of sieves versus the corresponding
3.1 This terminology contains terms used in the description
aperture sizes.
and procedure of analysis of the size of particulate materials
cumulative undersize distribution graph, n—a graph ob-
through sieve analysis with standard testing sieves and is
tained by plotting
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