ASTM D4513-22

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. (See Terminology D3766.)  
1.2 Units—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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2022
• ICS: 19.120 - Particle size analysis. Sieving
• Technical Committee: D32 - Catalysts
• Drafting Committee: D32.02 - Physical-Mechanical Properties

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D4513 − 22
Standard Test Method for
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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 ASTM Test Methods
E456 Terminology Relating to Quality and Statistics
1.1 This test method covers the determination of particle
size distribution of catalytic powder material using a sieving
3. Summary of Test Method
instrument and is one of several found valuable for the
3.1 A50 % relative humidity-equilibrated sample of known
measurement of particle size. This test method is particularly
weight is allowed to fractionate on a series of various size
suitable for particles in the 20 to 420 µm range. (See Termi-
sieves to allow the various particle sizes to be collected on
nology D3766.)
successively smaller sieve openings.
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded
3.2 The sample fraction collected on each sieve of the series
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
is weighed and its fractional part of the original sample is
standard.
determined.
1.2.1 Exception—In 5.2, mesh size is the standard unit of
measure.
4. Significance and Use
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.1 This test method can be used to determine particle size
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
distributions of catalysts and supports for materials
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
specifications, manufacturing control, and research and devel-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
opment work.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
5. Apparatus
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
5.1 Laboratory Sieving Instrument, automatic with timer
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
preferred.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5.2 U.S.StandardSieves,orequivalent,toincludemicrome-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
tres (mesh) 425(40), 250(60), 177(80), 149(100), 105(140),
74(200), 44(325) and electroformed 30 and 20 micrometres.
2. Referenced Documents
Because of their superior uniformity and resistance to distor-
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tion or damage during use, electroformed sieves, preferably
2.1 ASTM Standards:
with square holes, are recommended. Sieves with diameters
D3766 Terminology Relating to Catalysts and Catalysis
between 6 and 10 cm are suggested.
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
Sieves
5.3 Ultrasonic Cleaning Tank, 100 W.
E105 Guide for Probability Sampling of Materials
5.4 Transmitted Light Microscope, 300 magnification, with
E161 Specification for Electroformed Material and Test
calibrated scale eyepiece.
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.
5.7 Sample Splitter, Chute Type, or Spinning Riffler, with
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D32 on
spinning riffler preferred.
Catalysts and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D32.02 on Physical-
Mechanical Properties.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2022. Published October 2022. Originally 6. Reagents
approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D4513 – 11(2017).
6.1 Antistatic Coating, (record cleaning spray or equiva-
DOI: 10.1520/D4513-22.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or lent).
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
6.2 Alcohol-Water Solution—One part ethanol to nine parts
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. deionized or distilled water.
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TABLE 1 Presentation of Data Weight of Sample Used, 0.610 g
7. Sampling
Mesh Size Net Weight, Weight % Cumulative %
7.1 Obtain a representative sample of material from larger Sieve No.
microns g Sieve Fraction Passing
composites by riffling or splitting in accordance with subsec-
100 149 0.037 6.1 93.9
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Designation: D4513 − 11 (Reapproved 2017) D4513 − 22
Standard Test Method for
1
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-μm420 μm range. (See Terminology D3766.)
1.2 Units—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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D3766 Terminology Relating to Catalysts and Catalysis
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
E105 Guide for Probability Sampling of Materials
E161 Specification for Electroformed Material and Test 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.
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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 Feb. 1, 2017Oct. 1, 2022. Published February 2017October 2022. Originally approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 20112017 as
D4513D4513 – 11–11).(2017). DOI: 10.1520/D4513-11R17.10.1520/D4513-22.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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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
10 cm are suggested.
5.3 Ultrasonic Cleaning Tank, 100 W.100 W.
5.4 Transmitted Light Microscope, 300 magnification, with calibrated scale eyepiece.
5.5 Heat Gun Dryer, (hair dryer or equivalent).
5.6 Analytical Balance, capable of weighing to 0.001 g.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.)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 Obtain
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