1.1 This test method covers the determination of the particle size distribution of catalyst, catalyst carrier, and catalytic raw material particles and is one of several found valuable for the measurement of particle size. The range of average particle sizes investigated was from 1 to 300 µm equivalent spherical diameter. The technique is capable of measuring particles above and below this range. The angle and intensity of laser light scattered by the particles are selectively measured to permit calculation of a volume distribution using lightscattering techniques.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 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.
1.4 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 D4464-15(2020) Referenced Document
ASTM D3766 Standard Terminology Relating to Catalysts and Catalysis
ASTM E105 Standard Practice for Probability Sampling Of Materials*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM E1617 Standard Practice for Reporting Particle Size Characterization Data
ASTM E177 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
ASTM E456 Standard Terminology for Relating to Quality and Statistics
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM D4464-15(2020) history
2020ASTM D4464-15(2020) Standard Test Method for Particle Size Distribution of Catalytic Materials by Laser Light Scattering
2015ASTM D4464-15 Standard Test Method for Particle Size Distribution of Catalytic Materials by Laser Light Scattering
2010ASTM D4464-10 Standard Test Method for Particle Size Distribution of Catalytic Material by Laser Light Scattering
2000ASTM D4464-00(2005) Standard Test Method for Particle Size Distribution of Catalytic Material by Laser Light Scattering
2000ASTM D4464-00 Standard Test Method for Particle Size Distribution of Catalytic Material by Laser Light Scattering