Overview

This text should be of interest to all those concerned with the preparation, processing and analysis of disperse systems. There are a wide range of methods and devices available to provide information on the quantative distribution of the characteristics of particle size and shape to select from and the choice is by no means an easy one. By restricting coverage to classification and sedimentation methods this book intends to assist with the choice of technique as well as promote a deeper understanding of the theoretical foundations, which are scattered over many branches of science. The technical problems of measurement are illustrated as are their effect on the interpretation of results. A certain degree of experience in the field is presupposed and as such, this book should prove to be an invaluable reference text for powder technologist in a wide range of industries as well as graduates and researchers in chemical engineering, materials science and environmental engineering.

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Author:   I. Claus Bernhardt
Publisher:   Chapman and Hall
Imprint:   Chapman and Hall
Edition:   1994 ed.
Volume:   5
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.760kg
ISBN:  

9780412558801

ISBN 10:   0412558807
Pages:   428
Publication Date:   30 September 1994
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Position, tasks and structure of particle size analysis.- 2 Introduction to classification.- 3 Particle movement in a fluid at rest.- 3.1 Undisturbed particle movement.- 3.2 Disturbances and influences on particle motion.- 4 Dispersion of solids in liquids.- 4.1 Introduction and problems.- 4.2 Physico-chemical processes.- 4.3 Methods of mechanical pretreatment.- 4.4 Characterization of the dispersion state and the dispersion capacity.- 5 Sedimentation.- 5.1 Overview.- 5.2 Brief historical overview.- 5.3 Gravitational methods.- 5.4 Methods used in the centrifugal field.- 6 Classification methods in streaming fluids.- 6.1 Introduction.- 6.2 Elutriation and air classification in the gravity field.- 6.3 Classification in the centrifugal field.- 6.4 Classification methods in aerosol measurement.- 6.5 Field flow fractionation and hydrodynamic chromatography.- 7 Sieving.- 7.1 Introduction.- 7.2 Analytical sieves.- 7.3 Fundamentals of sieve analysis.- 7.4 Sieving methods and devices.- 8 Evaluation, representation and use of results.- 8.1 Statistical fundamentals.- 8.2 Basic definitions of the stages of granulometric evaluation.- 8.3 Distribution functions.- 8.4 Distribution transformation.- 8.5 Mean values and integral characteristics.- 8.6 Determination of class limits, interpolation.- 8.7 Some special problems of application.- Appendix A Liquids and additives (dispersion aids).- Appendix B Density and viscosity of several liquids as functions of temperature.- Appendix C Empirical formulae and molecular weights of the most important additives (dispersion aids).- Appendix D Some trade names of products the main components of which are additives from Appendix A.- Appendix E Series of aperture sizes of analytical sieves (cloths, perforated plates).- Appendix H List of symbols and indices.- References.

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The book provides a thorough grounding in theories and concepts of particles size analysis...The book is well written and is recommended to everyone involved in powder technology, chemical engineering and material science. - La Chimica et L'Industria I particularly liked the section on colloids - the equations are very well defined and the units are specified, which is regrettably, not all that common. Yes, I will buy our sizing laboratory its own copy and recommend it to our library! - Chemistry and Industry

The book provides a thorough grounding in theories and concepts of particles size analysis...The book is well written and is recommended to everyone involved in powder technology, chemical engineering and material science. - La Chimica et L'Industria I particularly liked the section on colloids - the equations are very well defined and the units are specified, which is regrettably, not all that common. Yes, I will buy our sizing laboratory its own copy and recommend it to our library! - Chemistry and Industry

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