Mechanical particle size analyzer
A mechanical particle size analyzer is an instrument used to measure the size and shape of particles in a given sample. It works by measuring the acoustic, optical, and physical properties of particles within a sample. The instrument is used for a variety of applications, including particle size analysis, particle shape characterization, particle size and shape distribution analysis, particle surface area estimation, and particle size distribution modeling.
The mechanical particle size analyzer works by using different technologies to measure the physical properties of particles. Generally, the instrument consists of a microscope, detector, and sensors. The microscope typically has a magnification range between 500 and 1500, which is sufficient to identify small particles. The detector works by measuring the acoustic velocity of the particles, while the sensors measure the reflectance and scattered light of the particles.
The instrument is then used to obtain the particle sizes of the particles in the sample. The instrument can determine the size of particles from a few nanometers to a few millimeters, as well as several shapes such as spheres, ellipses, cubes, and rods.
The particle size of a given sample can also be characterized in terms of its effective diameter and sphericity. The effective diameter of a particle is the average of the length and width of the particle, while the sphericity of the particle is the ratio of the length of the particle to its width.
The particle size and shape information from the particle size analyzer can be used to study a given material, as well as its physical and chemical properties. Furthermore, it can provide insight into the manufacturing process of a material, and its performance in an application.
The mechanical particle size analyzer can also be used to examine the particle size distribution of a material over different time periods. This allows for the detection of any changes in the particle size distribution of a material due to the manufacturing process.
The mechanical particle size analyzer has become an essential tool in many industrial processes. From the manufacturing of food, chemicals, and materials, to the quality control of drugs and medical devices, the mechanical particle size analyzer is an invaluable tool in many industries.
