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Particle size distribution (Granulometry)

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Endpoint:
particle size distribution (granulometry)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
comparable to guideline study
Justification for type of information:
Physicochemical characteristics of the substance were checked according to standard protocols and state-of-the-art scientific principles, and extensively reported with the objective to answer the information requirements for the REACH legislation
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: ASTM E323-09 standard specification for perforated plate sieves for testing purposes
Version / remarks:
ASTM E323-09 standard specification for perforated plate sieves for testing purposes
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of method:
sieving
Type of particle tested:
primary particle
Type of distribution:
volumetric distribution
Remarks on result:
not measured/tested
Key result
Percentile:
D50
Mean:
24 µm
St. dev.:
0.5
Percentile:
other: D80
Mean:
39 µm
St. dev.:
0.5
No.:
#1
Size:
> 0.105 mm
Distribution:
0.39 %
Remarks on result:
other: % retained
No.:
#2
Size:
> 0.075 - <= 0.105 mm
Distribution:
1.52 %
Remarks on result:
other: % retained
No.:
#3
Size:
> 0.045 - <= 0.075 mm
Distribution:
6.28 %
Remarks on result:
other: % retained
No.:
#4
Size:
> 0.02 - <= 0.045 mm
Distribution:
50 %
Remarks on result:
other: % retained
No.:
#5
Size:
< 0.02 mm
Distribution:
41.81 %
Remarks on result:
other: % retained
Conclusions:
test done according to standard protocol, useful to assess the characteristics of the substance
Executive summary:

The particle size of the substance was determined by sieving.

The D50 of the substance is 24 µm, the D80 is 39 µm..

Description of key information

The D50 of the substance is 24 µm, the D80 is 39 µm.

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