Sieve shakers and specified U.S. standard test sieves
This type of analysis is primarily used to determine particle size ranges for dry materials, though wet sieve analysis can be performed when required
Sieve sizes range from 4 mesh (4750 micron opening) to 500 mesh (25 micron opening)
Can aid in screen mesh selection
Typically requires 50 – 150 grams of sample material
Particle Analysis - Particle Size Analyzer
Laser diffraction particle size analyzer and ultrasonic processor
Determines the particle size distribution of an aqueous solution with solids ranging from 0.04 - 2000 microns in size
Enables precise analysis of very fine materials
Ultrasonic technology helps to de-agglomerate particles for a more accurate reading
Generates a detailed summary of results and allows for multiple analyses to overlay on the same graph for easy comparison
Analysis can be performed with a minimal amount of material, and dry materials can be converted into slurries with either water or methyl alcohol based on their solubility
Moisture Analysis
Halogen moisture analyzer
Measures the moisture content of a material based on the thermogravimetric principle
Only a few grams of representative material are needed
Can be used to analyze a wide variety of materials, from powders to slurries