Particle Size Analysis in Industrial Hygiene

Foreword Preface1. Properties of Particles in Relation to Size 1-1 Introduction 1-2 Particle Properties 1-3 Kinetic Behavior of Particles References 2. Sampling Methods for Particles 2-1 Introduction 2-2 Particle Collection Methods Which Do Not Classify or Size-Segregate the Sample 2-3 Collection Methods Which Classify Particles into Size Groups 2-4 Bulk Material Sampling References 3. Direct Methods of Particle Size Analysis 3-1 Introduction 3-2 Sieve Analysis 3-3 Optical Microscopy 3-4 Electron Microscopy 3-5 Scanning Electron Microscopy References 4. Particle Sizing by Measurement of a Property Related to Grain Size 4-1 Introduction 4-2 Instruments Which Give Data on Average Size and Size Distribution 4-3 Instruments Which Determine Average Diameter Only References 5. Automatic Particle Counting and Sizing Instruments 5-1 Introduction 5-2 Counting and Sizing Collected Particles 5-3 Counting and Sizing Particles in Liquid Suspension 5-4 Counting and Sizing Airborne Particles References 6. Particle Sizing Interpretation 6-1 Introduction 6-2 Graphical Representation of Particle Size 6-3 Mathematical Representation of Particle Size 6-4 Interpretation of Particle Size by Count Data 6-5 Interpretation of Particle Sizing by Weight Data Appendix References 7. Applications of Particle Size Analysis 7-1 Introduction 7-2 Applications of Particle Sizing to Industrial Hygiene and Radiation Protection 7-3 Applications of Particle Sizing to Air Pollution Control and Fallout Studies 7-4 Applications of Particle Sizing to Toxicological Studies ReferencesGlossary Author Index Subject Index