ASTM E1617-09(2019)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Reporting Particle Size Characterization Data
Standard Practice for Reporting Particle Size Characterization Data
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 When evaluating the particle size information, if the procedures of the data processing are not available, the user of the data must make assumptions concerning the reported data in the event of analytical inconsistencies. In order for different data sets to be compared it is crucial that the parties report the analytical techniques and methods or procedures for evaluating, calculating, compiling or otherwise processing the data to be reported.
3.2 Particle size characterization information can be reported in three levels of detail in order to satisfy user's needs.
3.2.1 Level 1 applies when only basic information about the material is required, and shall be provided with each shipment. This level represents the minimum information that shall be reported. Level 1 information may be sufficient in such cases as identifying a certain grade of a material or when detailed knowledge of analytical methodology is not needed.
3.2.2 Level 2 presumes the need for knowledge of methodology on the user's part and allows the user to make a more informed judgment about the information provided in Level 1.
3.2.3 Level 3 provides detailed written procedures to allow duplication of the measurement.
3.2.4 Information provided through Levels 2 and 3 will allow users to perform comparative material evaluations among several suppliers, set specifications or define a purchase agreement, perform inter-laboratory studies and most importantly resolve disputes among suppliers and users.
3.3 Reported particle size measurement is a function of both the actual particle dimension and shape factor as well as the particular physical or chemical properties of the particle being measured. Caution is required when comparing data from instruments operating on different physical or chemical parameters or with different particle size measurement ranges. Sample acquisition, handling and preparation can also affect the reported particle size results.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers reporting particle size measurement data.
1.2 This practice applies to particle size measurement methods, devices, detail levels, and data formats for dry powders, and wet suspensions of solids, gels, or emulsion droplets. This practice does not pertain to liquid particles.
Note 1: For information on reporting liquid particle measurement data, refer to Practice E799.
1.3 This practice does not concern particle concentration information.
1.4 This practice uses SI (Système International) units as standard. State all numerical values in terms of SI units unless specific instrumentation software reports particle size information, including percentiles, indices, and distributions as tabulations and graphs using alternate units. In this case, present both reported and equivalent SI units in the final written report. Refer to Practice E380 for proper usage of SI units.
1.5 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.
1.6 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.
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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: E1617 − 09 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Practice for
Reporting Particle Size Characterization Data
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1617; 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.
INTRODUCTION
Correlation and comparison of particle size measurement data are of general importance to
researchers, processors, suppliers, vendors, and users of particulate materials. Since there are
numerous methods and devices in use, comparisons of size measurement data are subject to perceived
inconsistencies that may be much reduced by the use of standardized reporting.
Data generated by any one size measurement method may be consistent in many respects, yet be
troublesome to correlate due to variances in data processing and reporting formats among equipment
manufacturers. Data generated from methods employing different physical principles present serious
correlation problems due to their sensing of different parameters related to particle size and some
unrelated, such as density, shape and optical properties. Standardized reporting may reduce confusion
resulting from different particle size measurement practices.
1. Scope priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.1 Thispracticecoversreportingparticlesizemeasurement
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
data.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.2 This practice applies to particle size measurement
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
methods, devices, detail levels, and data formats for dry
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
powders, and wet suspensions of solids, gels, or emulsion
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
droplets. This practice does not pertain to liquid particles.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
NOTE 1—For information on reporting liquid particle measurement
2. Referenced Documents
data, refer to Practice E799.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.3 This practice does not concern particle concentration
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
information.
ASTM Test Methods
1.4 This practice uses SI (Système International) units as
E380 Practice for Use of the International System of Units
standard. State all numerical values in terms of SI units unless
(SI) (the Modernized Metric System) (Withdrawn 1997)
specific instrumentation software reports particle size
E456 Terminology Relating to Quality and Statistics
information, including percentiles, indices, and distributions as
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
tabulations and graphs using alternate units. In this case,
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
present both reported and equivalent SI units in the final
E799 Practice for Determining Data Criteria and Processing
written report. Refer to Practice E380 for proper usage of SI
for Liquid Drop Size Analysis
units.
3. Significance and Use
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 3.1 When evaluating the particle size information, if the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
procedures of the data processing are not available, the user of
the data must make assumptions concerning the reported data
1 2
This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee E29 on Particle and For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Spray Characterization and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E29.02 on contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Non-Sieving Methods. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved April 1, 2019. Published April 2019. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as E1617 – 09 (2014) . The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
DOI: 10.1520/E1617-09R19. www.astm.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
E1617 − 09 (2019)
in the event of analytical inconsistencies. In order for different between supplier and user of the data, such as a calculated
data sets to be compared it is crucial that the parties report the mean diameter, median diameter, or both.
analytical techniques and methods or procedures for 4.4.4 The report shall include the principle of measurement,
evaluating, calculating, compiling or otherwise processing the such as sieving, sedimentation, light blockage, electronic zone
data to be reported. sensing, laser light scattering, and so forth. Often, the mea-
surement principle can be defined by describing the instrumen-
3.2 Particle size characterization information can be re-
tation or apparatus used for the analysis. All references to
ported in three levels of detail in order to satisfy user’s needs.
“diameter” shall include appropriate adjectives to indicate the
3.2.1 Level 1 applies when only basic information about the
sensing basis.
material is required, and shall be provided with each shipment.
4.4.5 The report shall include the bases for the reported
This level represents the minimum information that shall be
parameters. Examples of parameter basis are frequently
reported.Level1informationmaybesufficientinsuchcasesas
distribution, scattering area distribution, and mass distribution.
identifying a certain grade of a material or when detailed
4.4.6 The report shall include the range of size
knowledge of analytical methodology is not needed.
measurement, in appropriate SI units.
3.2.2 Level 2 presumes the need for knowledge of method-
4.5 Particle Size Characterization Data Sheet—Level 2:
ology on the user’s part and allows the user to make a more
4.5.1 The Level 2 report shall include all information listed
informed judgment about the information provided in Level 1.
under 4.4.
3.2.3 Level 3 provides detailed written procedures to allow
4.5.2 The report shall include the manufacturer’s identifica-
duplication of the measurement.
tion of the instrument or apparatus used to perform the particle
3.2.4 Information provided through Levels 2 and 3 will
size measurement.
allow users to perform comparative material evaluations
4.5.3 The report shall include all of the parameters required
among several suppliers, set specifications or define a purchase
to use the instrument or apparatus.
agreement, perform inter-laboratory studies and most impor-
4.5.4 The report shall include the software version num-
tantly resolve disputes among suppliers and users.
ber(s) of any computerized instrument used to measure particle
3.3 Reported particle size measurement is a function of both
size.
the actual particle dimension and shape factor as well as the
4.5.5 The report shall include a description of the basis of
particular physical or chemical properties of the particle being
calculations performed by the instrument, to the extent avail-
measured. Caution is required when comparing data from
able from the instrument manufacturer. Also, the report shall
instruments operating on different physical or chemical param-
include description of any additional calculations performed
eters or with different particle size measurement ranges.
outside of the instrument software package.
Sample acquisition, handling and preparation can also affect
4.5.6 The report shall include basic statistical information,
the reported particle size results.
such as standard deviation, number of degrees of freedom, and
confidence interval, and shall include a description of the
4. Procedure
calculations used to produce this statistical information.
4.5.7 The report s
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Designation: E1617 − 09 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Practice for
Reporting Particle Size Characterization Data
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1617; 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.
INTRODUCTION
Correlation and comparison of particle size measurement data are of general importance to
researchers, processors, suppliers, vendors, and users of particulate materials. Since there are
numerous methods and devices in use, comparisons of size measurement data are subject to perceived
inconsistencies that may be much reduced by the use of standardized reporting.
Data generated by any one size measurement method may be consistent in many respects, yet be
troublesome to correlate due to variances in data processing and reporting formats among equipment
manufacturers. Data generated from methods employing different physical principles present serious
correlation problems due to their sensing of different parameters related to particle size and some
unrelated, such as density, shape and optical properties. Standardized reporting may reduce confusion
resulting from different particle size measurement practices.
1. Scope priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.1 This practice covers reporting particle size measurement
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
data.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.2 This practice applies to particle size measurement
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
methods, devices, detail levels, and data formats for dry
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
powders, and wet suspensions of solids, gels, or emulsion
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
droplets. This practice does not pertain to liquid particles.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
NOTE 1—For information on reporting liquid particle measurement
2. Referenced Documents
data, refer to Practice E799.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.3 This practice does not concern particle concentration
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
information.
ASTM Test Methods
1.4 This practice uses SI (Système International) units as
E380 Practice for Use of the International System of Units
standard. State all numerical values in terms of SI units unless
(SI) (the Modernized Metric System) (Withdrawn 1997)
specific instrumentation software reports particle size
E456 Terminology Relating to Quality and Statistics
information, including percentiles, indices, and distributions as
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
tabulations and graphs using alternate units. In this case,
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
present both reported and equivalent SI units in the final
E799 Practice for Determining Data Criteria and Processing
written report. Refer to Practice E380 for proper usage of SI
for Liquid Drop Size Analysis
units.
3. Significance and Use
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1 When evaluating the particle size information, if the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- procedures of the data processing are not available, the user of
the data must make assumptions concerning the reported data
1 2
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E29 on Particle and For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Spray Characterization and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E29.02 on contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Non-Sieving Methods. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved April 1, 2019. Published April 2019. Originally the ASTM website.
ɛ1 3
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as E1617 – 09 (2014) . The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
DOI: 10.1520/E1617-09R19. www.astm.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
E1617 − 09 (2019)
in the event of analytical inconsistencies. In order for different between supplier and user of the data, such as a calculated
data sets to be compared it is crucial that the parties report the mean diameter, median diameter, or both.
analytical techniques and methods or procedures for 4.4.4 The report shall include the principle of measurement,
evaluating, calculating, compiling or otherwise processing the such as sieving, sedimentation, light blockage, electronic zone
data to be reported. sensing, laser light scattering, and so forth. Often, the mea-
surement principle can be defined by describing the instrumen-
3.2 Particle size characterization information can be re-
tation or apparatus used for the analysis. All references to
ported in three levels of detail in order to satisfy user’s needs.
“diameter” shall include appropriate adjectives to indicate the
3.2.1 Level 1 applies when only basic information about the
sensing basis.
material is required, and shall be provided with each shipment.
4.4.5 The report shall include the bases for the reported
This level represents the minimum information that shall be
parameters. Examples of parameter basis are frequently
reported. Level 1 information may be sufficient in such cases as
distribution, scattering area distribution, and mass distribution.
identifying a certain grade of a material or when detailed
4.4.6 The report shall include the range of size
knowledge of analytical methodology is not needed.
measurement, in appropriate SI units.
3.2.2 Level 2 presumes the need for knowledge of method-
4.5 Particle Size Characterization Data Sheet—Level 2:
ology on the user’s part and allows the user to make a more
4.5.1 The Level 2 report shall include all information listed
informed judgment about the information provided in Level 1.
under 4.4.
3.2.3 Level 3 provides detailed written procedures to allow
4.5.2 The report shall include the manufacturer’s identifica-
duplication of the measurement.
tion of the instrument or apparatus used to perform the particle
3.2.4 Information provided through Levels 2 and 3 will
size measurement.
allow users to perform comparative material evaluations
4.5.3 The report shall include all of the parameters required
among several suppliers, set specifications or define a purchase
to use the instrument or apparatus.
agreement, perform inter-laboratory studies and most impor-
4.5.4 The report shall include the software version num-
tantly resolve disputes among suppliers and users.
ber(s) of any computerized instrument used to measure particle
3.3 Reported particle size measurement is a function of both
size.
the actual particle dimension and shape factor as well as the
4.5.5 The report shall include a description of the basis of
particular physical or chemical properties of the particle being
calculations performed by the instrument, to the extent avail-
measured. Caution is required when comparing data from
able from the instrument manufacturer. Also, the report shall
instruments operating on different physical or chemical param-
include description of any additional calculations performed
eters or with different particle size measurement ranges.
outside of the instrument software package.
Sample acquisition, handling and preparation can also affect
4.5.6 The report shall include basic statistical information,
the reported particle size results.
such as standard deviation, number of degrees of freedom, and
confidence interval, and shall include a description of the
4. Procedure
calculations used to produce this statistical information.
4.1 The particle size characterization report shall include 4.5.7 The report shall include the specifications
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Designation: E1617 − 09 (Reapproved 2014) E1617 − 09 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Practice for
Reporting Particle Size Characterization Data
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1617; 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.
ε NOTE—Editorial corrections were made throughout in April 2014.
INTRODUCTION
Correlation and comparison of particle size measurement data are of general importance to
researchers, processors, suppliers, vendors, and users of particulate materials. Since there are
numerous methods and devices in use, comparisons of size measurement data are subject to perceived
inconsistencies that may be much reduced by the use of standardized reporting.
Data generated by any one size measurement method may be consistent in many respects, yet be
troublesome to correlate due to variances in data processing and reporting formats among equipment
manufacturers. Data generated from methods employing different physical principles present serious
correlation problems due to their sensing of different parameters related to particle size and some
unrelated, such as density, shape and optical properties. Standardized reporting may reduce confusion
resulting from different particle size measurement practices.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers reporting particle size measurement data.
1.2 This practice applies to particle size measurement methods, devices, detail levels, and data formats for dry powders, and
wet suspensions of solids, gels, or emulsion droplets. This practice does not pertain to liquid particles.
NOTE 1—For information on reporting liquid particle measurement data, refer to Practice E799.
1.3 This practice does not concern particle concentration information.
1.4 This practice uses SI (Système International) units as standard. State all numerical values in terms of SI units unless specific
instrumentation software reports particle size information, including percentiles, indices, and distributions as tabulations and
graphs using alternate units. In this case, present both reported and equivalent SI units in the final written report. Refer to Practice
E380 for proper usage of SI units.
1.5 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.
1.6 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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
E380 Practice for Use of the International System of Units (SI) (the Modernized Metric System) (Withdrawn 1997)
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E29 on Particle and Spray Characterization and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E29.02 on
Non-Sieving Methods.
Current edition approved April 1, 2014April 1, 2019. Published April 2014April 2019. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 20092014 as
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E1617 – 09.E1617 – 09 (2014) . DOI: 10.1520/E1617-09R14E01.10.1520/E1617-09R19.
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 Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
E1617 − 09 (2019)
E456 Terminology Relating to Quality and Statistics
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
E799 Practice for Determining Data Criteria and Processing for Liquid Drop Size Analysis
3. Significance and Use
3.1 When evaluating the particle size information, if the procedures of the data processing are not available, the user of the data
must make assumptions concerning the reported data in the event of analytical inconsistencies. In order for different data sets to
be compared it is crucial that the parties report the analytical techniques and methods or procedures for evaluating, calculating,
compiling or otherwise processing the data to be reported.
3.2 Particle size characterization information can be reported in three levels of detail in order to satisfy user’s needs.
3.2.1 Level 1 applies when only basic information about the material is required, and shall be provided with each shipment. This
level represents the minimum information that shall be reported. Level 1 information may be sufficient in such cases as identifying
a certain grade of a material or when detailed knowledge of analytical methodology is not needed.
3.2.2 Level 2 presumes the need for knowledge of methodology on the user’s part and allows the user to make a more informed
judgment about the information provided in Level 1.
3.2.3 Level 3 provides detailed written procedures to allow duplication of the measurement.
3.2.4 Information provided through Levels 2 and 3 will allow users to perform comparative material evaluations among several
suppliers, set specifications or define a purchase agreement, perform inter-laboratory studies and most importantly resolve disputes
among suppliers and users.
3.3 Reported particle size measurement is a function of both the actual particle dimension and shape factor as well as the
particular physical or chemical properties of the particle being measured. Caution is required when comparing data from
instruments operating on different physical or chemical parameters or with different particle size measurement ranges. Sample
acquisition, handling and preparation can also affect the reported particle size results.
4. Procedure
4.1 The particle size characterization report shall include Level 1 information with Level 2 or 3, or both, being supplied upon
agreement between supplier and user. Level 2 reports shall include all information provided in Level 1. Level 3 reports shall
include all information provided in Levels 1 and 2.
4.2 The supplier of a product lot shall provide the user with at least Level 1 information in a mutually agreed upon time frame
relative to delivery of the product. Structure the report using 5.2 through 5.2.8 as guidelines.
4.3 Levels 2 and 3 shall be made available to the user at mutually agreeable costs and terms of disclosure. Structure the reports
using 5.3 through 5.3.14.3 and 5.4 through 5.4.18, respectively, as guidelines.
4.4 Particle Size Characterization Data Sheet—Level 1:
4.4.1 The Level 1 report shall contain the designation of this ASTM standard practice (E1617).
4.4.2 The report shall contain sample identification information such as material type, sample source or submitter, and sample
lot number.
4.4.3 The report shall include a minimum reporting of size parameter(s). Minimum reporting will be defined by agreement
between supplier and user of the data, such as a calculated mean diameter, median diameter, or both.
4.4.4 The report shall include the principle of measurement, such as sieving, sedimentation, light blockage, electronic zone
sensing, laser light scattering, and so forth. Often, the measurement principle can be defined by describing the instrumentation or
apparatus used for the analysis. All references to “diameter” shall include appropriate adjectives to indicate the sensing basis.
4.4.5 The report shall include the bases for the reported parameters. Examples of parameter basis are frequently
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