Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions and symbols
  3.1 Terms and definitions
  3.2 Symbols
4 Principle
5 Laser diffraction instrument
6 Operational procedures
  6.1 Requirements
  6.2 Sample inspection, preparation, dispersion and
      concentration
  6.3 Measurement
  6.4 Precision
  6.5 Accuracy
  6.6 Error sources and diagnosis
  6.7 Resolution and sensitivity
7 Reporting of results
Annex A (informative) - Theoretical background of laser
                        diffraction
Annex B (informative) - Recommendations for instrument
                        specifications
Annex C (informative) - Dispersion liquids for the laser
                        diffraction method
Annex D (informative) - Refractive index, n[m], for various
                        liquids and solids
Annex E (informative) - Recommendations to reach optimum
                        precision in test methods
Bibliography

Abstract

This International Standard provides guidance on instrument qualification and size distribution measurement of particles in many two-phase systems (e.g. powders, sprays, aerosols, suspensions, emulsions and gas bubbles in liquids) through the analysis of their light-scattering properties.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Organization for Standardization
ProductNote	THIS STANDARD ALSO HAVE CORRECT VERSION FOR ENGLISH FOR THE YEAR 2009
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TC 24
Supersedes	ISO/DIS 13320 : 60.00 (2009) ISO 13320-1 : 1999