ふるい分けと分級 粒度分布は試料の物理的・化学的特性に大きな影響を与えます。したがって、粉体試料の粒度分布を知ることは、品質管理のなかでも重要な要素です。粒度分布が、いかに製品の品質に影響するかは、次の例でも明らかです。
Particle size analysis and particle size distribution are important criteria for the quality control of bulk materials. In a running production process, the results of a quality check must be available quickly to allow for immediate adjustment of the production parameters. Depending on the expected particle size and sample volume, different sieving methods and sieving machines are suitable for analysis. The method used for particle size analysis is primarily determined by the fineness of the material to be sieved. For dry sieving of samples with particle sizes below 40 microns, air jet sieving is the method of choice.