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Particle size distribution (Granulometry)

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Reference
Endpoint:
particle size distribution (granulometry)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
25 July 2017 to 9 August 2017
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: DIN 66165
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Remarks:
Ministerium für Arbeit, Integration und Soziales des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen, Düsseldorf, Germany
Type of method:
sieving
Type of particle tested:
primary particle
Type of distribution:
mass based distribution
Mass median aerodynamic diameter:
154 µm
Remarks on result:
other: Geometric standard deviation not determined.
Percentile:
D10
Mean:
46 µm
Remarks on result:
other: no std dev. available
Percentile:
D50
Mean:
154 µm
Remarks on result:
other: no std dev. available
Percentile:
D90
Mean:
413 µm
Remarks on result:
other: no std dev. available

Results

Particle size distribution with different particle classes is shown below.  

Grain fraction (µm)

Mass (g)

Weight (%)

Cumulative (%)

<63

13.52

13.7

13.7

63-125

26.42

26.8

40.5

125-250

40.38

41.0

81.5

250-500

12.90

13.1

94.6

500-1000

5.04

5.1

99.7

1000-1400

0.28

0.3

100.0

>1400

0.04

0.0

100.0

Initial weight : 98.63 g

X10: 46 µm

X50: 154 µm (Mass Median Aerodynamic Diameter, MMAD)

X90: 413 µm

Conclusions:
Particle size distribution is
X10: 46 μm
X50: 154 μm (Mass Median Aerodynamic Diameter, MMAD)
X90: 413 μm
(DIN 66165, sieve method)

Description of key information

Particle size distribution is

X10: 46 µm

X50: 154 µm (Mass Median Aerodynamic Diameter, MMAD)

X90: 413 µm

(DIN 66165, sieve method)

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