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Unlike traditional particle counting, which only provides information on particle size, dynamic image analysis provides detailed data on both particle size and shape. This allows for better identification of specific types of particles (e.g., fibrous, spherical, irregular), which can help in distinguishing between organic matter, sediment, or chemical precipitates.

Particle shape plays a critical role in the performance and manufacturing of sodium-based batteries, particularly when it comes to the powders used for electrodes. The shape of the particles impacts several key factors that influence the efficiency, safety, and durability of the battery.

The ASTM D7596-14 (ASTM, 2018) was designed as a guide for the determination of particle concentration, particle size distribution, particle shape, and soot content for new and in service oils used for lubrication and hydraulic systems using a direct imaging integrated tester.

Highly irregular shaped particles are hard to characterize, but for raw material particles in manufacturing, just knowing particle size is not enough.  To truly understand particle behavior, it is required to measure more shape parameters and have tools that use these shape parameters to predict performance.

Lost Circulation Material (LCM) is an additive introduced to drilling fluid that can come in all different shapes and sizes. It is well understood that irregular particles have greater thickening and strength properties.  As a result, analyzing size alone for selection of LCM materials would not be ideal.  In this case, shape measurements such as Circularity...

More videos on different Lost Circulation Material (LCM) which is an additive introduced to drilling fluid that can come in all different shapes and sizes. It is well understood that irregular particles have greater thickening and strength properties.  As a result, analyzing size alone for selection of LCM materials would not be ideal.  In this case,...