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Particle size distribution

Particle size distribution is of great importance in gaining insight into the expected shaping behaviour, drying behaviour and firing behaviour of clay raw materials. This concerns particles that can be separated by using sieves and particles of which the size can be determined based on their sedimentation speed in water.

For example, a particle size distribution is determined at 45, 63, 125, 250 micrometers and 0.5, 1, 2 and 4 mm. The sedimentation analysis detects particles of 2, 10, 16 and/or 20 micrometers. In the ceramic industry, the fraction smaller than 10 micrometers is referred to as the loam fraction. The fraction smaller than 2 micrometers is called the lutum fraction.

TCKI uses an RvA accredited analysis method, which is largely automated and which uses reliable measuring principles. Our loam analysis machine is unique and analyses large quantities of raw materials with guaranteed quality.

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