ASTM E3338-22
Standard Guide for Size and Shape of Solid Particles, Liquid Droplets, and Gas Bubbles, Dynamically Conveyed, Using a Dynamic Imaging Analyzer

Standard No.

ASTM E3338-22

Release Date

2022

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM E3338-22

Scope

1.1 This guide provides information for determining particle size and shape using Dynamic Imaging Analyzers (DIA) in multiple application points including in-line, at-line and stand alone, lab based or portable, configurations. This guide focuses on concepts and strategies for applying imaging techniques to process applications in a way that improves the knowledge of the particles contained in dynamic flows, dry and wet, which can lead to more improved control of manufacturing processes. 1.2 Analyzers may be configured for open, dry or wet analysis, or enclosed, dry or wet analysis, as appropriate for analysis of the process or test specimen. Particles in liquid borne flows can be analyzed at least up to 1000 µm and dry particle flows can be analyzed up to several cm if equipment is appropriate for the size. Limitations will be discussed in Section 6. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM E3338-22 Referenced Document

• ASTM B215 Standard Practices for Sampling Finished Lots of Metal Powders
• ASTM B821 Standard Guide for Liquid Dispersion of Metal Powders and Related Compounds for Particle Size Analysis
• ASTM D4057 Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
• ASTM D6323 Standard Guide for Laboratory Subsampling of Media Related to Waste Management Activities
• ASTM D7596 Standard Test Method for Automatic Particle Counting and Particle Shape Classification of Oils Using a Direct Imaging Integrated Tester*， 2023-01-01 Update
• ASTM E2589 Standard Terminology Relating to Nonsieving Methods of Powder Characterization*， 2023-09-01 Update
• ASTM E2651 Standard Guide for Powder Particle Size Analysis
• ISO 13322-1 Particle size analysis - Image analysis methods - Part 1: Static image analysis methods
• ISO 13322-2 Particle size analysis — Image analysis methods — Part 2: Dynamic image analysis methods
• ISO 14488 Particulate materials — Sampling and sample splitting for the determination of particulate properties — Amendment 1
• ISO 14887 Sample preparation - Dispersing procedures for powders in liquids

ASTM E3338-22 history

• 2022 ASTM E3338-22 Standard Guide for Size and Shape of Solid Particles, Liquid Droplets, and Gas Bubbles, Dynamically Conveyed, Using a Dynamic Imaging Analyzer