Characterization of Fine Particle Distributions by Electrozone Particle Size Analyzer,

Abstract

Techniques for characterization of fine particle distributions with weight mean particle diameters ranging from 1.5 to 50 microns have been developed for the Electrozone Particle Size Analyzer. The parameters investigated included orifice size, sample preclassification, electrolyte, solubility, and temperature effects. Sample preparation and introducing techniques, optimization of instrument control settings and blending of data from multiple orifice analyses into a single distribution report were also established. Favorable correlation with results from standard Mine Safety Appliance (MSA) methods were obtained. Materials studied include cupric oxide, ammonium perchlorate, and HMX. Samples were analyzed in the as-received state and after grinding by hammer, vibro energy and fluid energy mills. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADP004982

Entities

People

  • D. V. Haun
  • P. L. Baker

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Ammonium Perchlorate
  • Analyzers
  • Blending
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Colorado
  • Diameters
  • Electrolytes
  • Materials
  • Optimization
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Perchlorates
  • Propellants
  • Solubility
  • Standards

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Metallurgy