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BS 3406-7:1988

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Methods for determination of particle size distribution Recommendations for single particle light interaction methods
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

16-12-2002

Language(s)

English

Published date

29-04-1988

Foreword
Committees responsible
Recommendation
0. Introduction
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Health and safety
4. Principles and limitations of single particle
     light interaction
5. Operational procedures
6. Calibration of instruments for particles
     suspended in a liquid
7. Calibration of instruments for particles
     suspended in a gas
Appendices
A. Open cavity laser optics
B. Method of cleaning and checking sample bottles
C. Changing the suspension fluid
D. Bibliography
Figures
1. Schematic diagram of light extinction particle
     analyser
2. Typical coincidence effect at high concentration
3. Schematic diagram of near forward scattering
     optical configuration
4. Schematic diagram of right-angle scattering
     optical configuration
5. Schematic diagram of wide-angle scattering
     optical configuration
6. Multi-valued response characteristics typical of
     near forward light scatter instruments
7. Percentage distribution for latex spheres
8. Vibrating orifice aerosol generator
9. Polymer latex aerosol generator
10. Experimental calibration curve for single particle
     light scatter instrument
11. Hybrid He/Ne laser configuration permitting access
     to internal cavity

Determination of size distribution and concentration by single particle counting and size instruments.

Committee
LBI/37
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 86/79163 DC. (07/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
22
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

BS 6909:1988 Method for generation and counting of the airborne linting propensity of fabrics in the dry state
BS 3406-4:1993 Methods for determination of particle size distribution Guide to microscope and image analysis methods
BS 5295-1:1989 Environmental cleanliness in enclosed spaces Specification for clean rooms and clean air devices
BS ISO 12103-2:1997 Road vehicles. Test dust for filter evaluation Aluminium oxide test dust

BS 3406-6:1985 Methods for determination of particle size distribution Recommendations for centrifugal liquid sedimentation methods for powders and suspensions
BS 5540-1:1978 Specification for evaluating particulate contamination of hydraulic fluids Qualifying and controlling of cleaning methods for sample containers
BS 2955:1958 Glossary of terms relating to powders
BS 3406-5:1983 Methods for determination of particle size distribution Recommendations for electrical sensing zone method (the Coulter principle)
BS 5540-3:1978 Specification for evaluating particulate contamination of hydraulic fluids Methods of bottling fluid samples
BS 3406-4:1963 Methods for determination of particle size distribution Optical microscope method
BS 3406-3:1963 Methods for determination of particle size distribution Air elutriation methods
BS 5295-1:1976 Environmental cleanliness in enclosed spaces Specification for controlled environment clean rooms, work stations and clean air devices
BS 5540-2:1978 Specification for evaluating particulate contamination of hydraulic fluids Method of calibrating liquid automatic particle-count instruments (using AC Fine Test Dust contaminant)

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