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Particle Size Analysis Equipment Selection and Elimination Procedure

Define the particles

1. Do you believe the median average size to be:
     
2. What is the bottom size of interest of the distribution:
     
3. Do you want to count the particles, or just the size distribution:
     
4. Is your sample in water, solvent or dry:
     
5. What do you expect the size distribution to be:

Define the process

1. What type of measurement is required:  
     
2. Do you want a picture of the particles:  
     
3. How long should the analysis take:  
     
4. What about the suspension concentration? Is it:  
     
5. Do you need two techniques in one device:  
     
6. Do you have a mixture of solids:  
     
7. What about the instrument cost? Should it be: