TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
Why is particle size important?
Which size to measure
3
Understanding and interpreting particle size distribution calculations
Central values: mean, median, mode
Distribution widths
Technique dependence
Laser
diffraction
Dynamic light scattering
Image analysis
8
Particle size result interpretation: number vs. volume distributions
Transforming results
10
Setting particle size specifications
Distribution basis
Distribution points
Including a mean value
X vs.Y axis
Testing reproducibility
Including the error
Setting specifications for
various analysis techniques
Particle Size Analysis Techniques
15
LA-960 laser diffraction technique
The importance of optical model
Building a state of the art laser
diffraction analyzer
18
LA-350 laser diffraction technique
Compact optical bench and circulation pump in one system
19
ViewSizer 3000 nanotracking analysis
A Breakthrough in nanoparticle
tracking analysis
20
SZ-100 dynamic light scattering technique
Calculating particle size
Zeta Potential
Molecular
weight
25
PSA300 and CAMSIZER image analysis techniques
Static image analysis
Dynamic image analysis
28
Dynamic range of the HORIBA particle characterization systems
29
Selecting a particle size analyzer
When to choose laser diffraction
When to choose dynamic light scattering
When
to choose image analysis
