Some of the examples in the Software section used artificially-prepared mixes of spheres and another kind of particle.
Obtain accurate size distributions of polystyrene spheres, ranging in diameter from about 3 to 125 microns.
Size and shape analysis of glass fibers and 3-dimension analysis of flakes
Here we study the properties of certain cellulose fibers from natural sources. They are sold as thickening agents in a variety of household consumer products such as cosmetics
High Performance Liquid Chromatography is a separation technique used in analytical chemistry to separate, identify, and qualify various compounds in a solution.
Early detection of wear particles in lubricating and hydraulic fluids is critical to having a proper predictive maintenance program. It is this early detection.
Finely-cut diamond abrasive is used to make industrial drills, grinding wheels and discs, dental tools and lapidary equipment. Grinding tools are used to shape steels.
Portland cement is a controlled chemical combination of calcium, silicon, aluminum, iron and small amounts of other ingredients to which gypsum is added in the final grinding process .
Toner powder for laser printers and photocopiers is a mix of carbon and a polymer. The specific polymer used varies by manufacturer. Toner formulations vary from manufacturer.
Ocean floor sediments are studied by marine scientists. They are composed of fine particles of sand, clay, volcanic ash, minerals and organics. The small grain size makes measurement a challenge.
Coal Powder has many industrial applications. It is generally processed by crushing, grinding or pulverizing of coal. Because of the brittle nature of coal, the sample shapes obtained are very irregular once processed.
Laser particle size distributions feature particle volumes. Particle Insight has capability to show a number distribution that removes the volume bias and allows one to see the significance of the smaller particles.
Sometimes the size and the number of fines is important to product performance.
Frac Sands and Automation of the Krumbein and Sloss Chart using Automated Dynamic Image Analysis