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Particle size distribution (Granulometry)

Administrative data

Endpoint:
particle size distribution (granulometry)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: measuring range < 2000µm

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2012
Report date:
2012

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: ISO 13320 and USP 429
GLP compliance:
yes
Type of method:
Laser scattering/diffraction
Type of distribution:
volumetric distribution

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Indium
EC Number:
231-180-0
EC Name:
Indium
Cas Number:
7440-74-6
Molecular formula:
In
IUPAC Name:
indium
Test material form:
other: shots

Results and discussion

Mass median aerodynamic diameter:
ca. 1 220 µm
Particle sizeopen allclose all
Percentile:
D10
Mean:
ca. 862.8 µm
Remarks on result:
other: no information on standard deviation
Key result
Percentile:
D50
Mean:
ca. 1 220 µm
Remarks on result:
other: no information on standard deviation
Percentile:
D90
Mean:
ca. 1 727 µm
Remarks on result:
other: no information on standard deviation

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
Test carried out according to standard protocol, test results consistent, thus reliable for concluding on endpoint.
Executive summary:

The particle size distribution (volume distribution) of the test item was measured by laser diffraction. The average of three measurements is: d10: 862.8 µm; d50: 1220 µm; d90: 1727 µm.