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Standards Overview Gas Adsorption

Gas Adsorption: ASTM

Measurement Principle Standards Standard Title Relevant Model(s)
Gas AdsorptionASTM B922Standard Test Method for Metal Powder Specific Surface Area by Physical AdsorptionBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X
Gas AdsorptionASTM B923Standard Test Method for Metal Powder Skeletal Density by Helium or Nitrogen PycnometryBELPYCNO, BELPYCNO L
Gas AdsorptionASTM C1069Standard Test Method for Specific Surface Area of Alumina or Quartz by Nitrogen AdsorptionBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X
Gas AdsorptionASTM C110Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and LimestoneBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X, BELPYCNO, BELPYCNO L
Gas AdsorptionASTM C1240Standard Specification for Silica Fume Used in Cementitious MixturesBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X, BELPYCNO, BELPYCNO L
Gas AdsorptionASTM C1274Standard Test Method for Advanced Ceramic Specific Surface Area by Physical AdsorptionBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X
Gas AdsorptionASTM C604Standard Test Method for True Specific Gravity of Refractory Materials by Gas-Comparison PycnometerBELPYCNO, BELPYCNO L
Gas AdsorptionASTM D1993Standard Test Method for Precipitated Silica-Surface Area by Multipoint BET Nitrogen AdsorptionBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X
Gas AdsorptionASTM D2638Standard Test Method for Real Density of Calcined Petroleum Coke by Helium PycnometerBELPYCNO, BELPYCNO L
Gas AdsorptionASTM D3663-20Standard Test Method for Surface Area of Catalysts and Catalyst CarriersBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X
Gas AdsorptionASTM D3908Standard Test Method for Hydrogen Chemisorption on Supported Platinum Catalysts by Volumetric Vacuum MethodBELSORP MAX II (Chemisorption)
Gas AdsorptionASTM D4222Standard Test Method for Determination of Nitrogen Adsorption and Desorption Isotherms of Catalysts and Catalyst Carriers by Static Volumetric MeasurementsBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X
Gas AdsorptionASTM D4284Standard Test Method for Determining Pore Volume Distribution of Catalysts and Catalyst Carriers by Mercury Intrusion PorosimetryBELPORE LP, BELPORE MP, BELPORE HP
Gas AdsorptionASTM D4365Standard Test Method for Determining Micropore Volume and Zeolite Area of a CatalystBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X
Gas AdsorptionASTM D4404Standard Test Method for Determination of Pore Volume and Pore Volume Distribution of Soil and Rock by Mercury Intrusion PorosimetryBELPORE LP, BELPORE MP, BELPORE HP
Gas AdsorptionASTM D4567Standard Test Method for Single-Point Determination of Specific Surface Area of Catalysts and Catalyst Carriers Using Nitrogen Adsorption by Continuous Flow MethodBELSORP MR1
Gas AdsorptionASTM D4641Standard Practice for Calculation of Pore Size Distributions of Catalysts and Catalyst Carriers from Nitrogen Desorption IsothermsBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X
Gas AdsorptionASTM D4780Standard Test Method for Determination of Low Surface Area of Catalysts and Catalyst Carriers by Multipoint Krypton AdsorptionBELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X
Gas AdsorptionASTM D4824Standard Test Method for Determination of Catalyst Acidity by Ammonia ChemisorptionBELCAT II, BELMASS II
Gas AdsorptionASTM D4892Standard Test Method for Density of Solid Pitch (Helium Pycnometer Method)BELPYCNO, BELPYCNO L
Gas AdsorptionASTM D5160Standard Guide for Gas-Phase Adsorption Testing of Activated CarbonBELCAT II, BELMASS II
Gas AdsorptionASTM D5550Standard Test Method for Specific Gravity of Soil Solids by Gas PycnometerBELPYCNO, BELPYCNO L
Gas AdsorptionASTM D5604-21Standard Test Methods for Precipitated Silica – Surface Area by Single Point B.E.T. Nitrogen AdsorptionBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X
Gas AdsorptionASTM D5965Standard Test Methods for Density of Coating PowdersBELPYCNO, BELPYCNO L
Gas AdsorptionASTM D6093Standard Test Method for Percent Volume Nonvolatile Matter in Clear or Pigmented Coatings Using a Helium Gas PycnometerBELPYCNO, BELPYCNO L
Gas AdsorptionASTM D6226Standard Test Method for Open Cell Content of Rigid Cellular PlasticsBELPYCNO, BELPYCNO L
Gas AdsorptionASTM D6556Standard Test Method for Carbon Black – Total and External Surface Area by Nitrogen AdsorptionBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X
Gas AdsorptionASTM D6761Standard Test Method for Determination of the Total Pore Volume of Catalysts and Catalyst CarriersBELPORE LP, BELPORE MP, BELPORE HP, BELPYCNO, BELPYCNO L
Gas AdsorptionASTM D70Standard Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid Asphalt Binder (Pycnometer Method)BELPYCNO, BELPYCNO L
Gas AdsorptionASTM D8325Standard Guide for Evaluation of Nuclear Graphite Surface Area and Porosity by Gas Adsorption MeasurementsBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X
Gas AdsorptionASTM E2864Standard Test Method for Measurement of Airborne Metal Oxide Nanoparticle Surface Area Concentration in Inhalation Exposure Chambers using Krypton Gas AdsorptionBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X
Gas AdsorptionASTM WK92393New Guide for Carbon Monoxide Chemisorption on Supported Platinum on Alumina Catalysts Using Dynamic Flow MethodBELCAT II, BELMASS II, BELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X
Gas AdsorptionASTM WK92395New Test Method for Acid Site Characterization on Zeolites Using Dynamic Flow MethodBELCAT II, BELMASS II

Gas Adsorption: DIN

Measurement Principle Standards Standard Title Relevant Model(s)
Gas AdsorptionDIN 66134 (1998-02)Determination of the Pore Size Distribution and the Specific Surface Area of Mesoporous Solids by Means of Nitrogen Sorption – Method of Barrett, Joyner and Halenda (BJH)BELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X
Gas AdsorptionDIN 66135-1 (2001-06)Particle Measurement Technology – Micropore Analysis Using Gas Adsorption – Part 1: Basics and Measurement MethodsBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X
Gas AdsorptionDIN 66135-2 (2001-06)Particle Characterization – Micropore Analysis by Gas Adsorption – Part 2: Evaluation by Isotherms ComparisonBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X
Gas AdsorptionDIN 66135-3 (2001-06)Particle Measurement Technology – Micropore Analysis Using Gas Adsorption – Part 3: Determination of the Micropore Volume According to Dubinin and RadushkevichBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X
Gas AdsorptionDIN 66135-4 (2004-09)Particle Size Analysis – Micropore Analysis by Gas Adsorption – Part 4: Determination of Pore Distribution According to Horvath-Kawazoe and Saito-FoleyBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X

Gas Adsorption: ISO

Measurement Principle Standards Standard Title Relevant Model(s)
Gas AdsorptionISO 12154:2014Determination of Density by Volumetric Displacement – Skeleton Density by Gas PycnometryBELPYCNO, BELPYCNO L
Gas AdsorptionISO 12800:2017Nuclear Fuel Technology – Guidelines on the Measurement of the Specific Surface Area of Uranium Oxide Powders by the BET MethodBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X
Gas AdsorptionISO 15901-1:2016Evaluation of Pore Size Distribution and Porosity of Solid Materials by Mercury Porosimetry and Gas Adsorption – Part 1: Mercury PorosimetryBELPORE LP, BELPORE MP, BELPORE HP
Gas AdsorptionISO 15901-2:2022Pore Size Distribution and Porosity of Solid Materials by Mercury Porosimetry and Gas Adsorption – Part 2: Analysis of Nanopores by Gas AdsorptionBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X
Gas AdsorptionISO 18753:2017Fine Ceramics (Advanced Ceramics, Advanced Technical Ceramics) – Determination of Absolute Density of Ceramic Powders by PycnometerBELPYCNO, BELPYCNO L
Gas AdsorptionISO 18757:2003Fine Ceramics (Advanced Ceramics, Advanced Technical Ceramics) – Determination of Specific Surface Area of Ceramic Powders by Gas Adsorption Using the BET MethodBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X
Gas AdsorptionISO 18852:2015Rubber Compounding Ingredients – Determination of Multipoint Nitrogen Surface Area (NSA) And Statistical Thickness Surface Area (STSA)BELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X
Gas AdsorptionISO 4652:2020Rubber Compounding Ingredients – Carbon Black – Determination of Specific Surface Area by Nitrogen Adsorption Methods – Single-Point ProceduresBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X, BELSORP MR1, BELCAT II
Gas AdsorptionISO 8008:2005Aluminium Oxide Primarily Used for the Production of Aluminium – Determination of Specific Surface Area by Nitrogen AdsorptionBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X, BELSORP MR1, BELCAT II
Gas AdsorptionISO 8130-2:2021Coating Powders – Part 2: Determination of Density by Gas Comparison Pycnometer (Referee Method)BELPYCNO, BELPYCNO L
Gas AdsorptionISO 9277:2022Determination of the Specific Surface Area of Solids by Gas Adsorption – BET MethodBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X

Gas Adsorption: JIS

Measurement Principle Standards Standard Title Relevant Model(s)
Gas AdsorptionJIS K 6217-2:2017Carbon black for rubber industry -- Fundamental characteristics -- Part 2: Determination of specific surface area -- Nitrogen adsorption methods -- Single-point proceduresBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X, BELSORP MR1
Gas AdsorptionJIS K 6217-7:2013Carbon black for rubber industry -- Fundamental characteristics -- Part 7: Rubber compounding ingredients -- Determination of multipoint nitrogen surface area (NSA) and statistical thickness surface area (STSA)BELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X
Gas AdsorptionJIS R 1620:1995Testing methods for particle density of fine ceramic powderBELPYCNO, BELPYCNO L
Gas AdsorptionJIS R 1626:1996Measuring methods for the specific surface area of fine ceramic powders by gas adsorption using the BET methodBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X, BELSORP MR1
Gas AdsorptionJIS Z 8830:2013Determination of the specific surface area of powders (solids) by gas adsorption -- BET methodBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X, BELSORP MR1
Gas AdsorptionJIS Z 8831:2024Pore size distribution and porosity of solid materials by mercury porosimetry and gas adsorption -- Analysis of nanopores by gas adsorptionBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X
Gas AdsorptionJIS Z 8837:2018Determination of density by volumetric displacement -- Skeleton density by gas pycnometryBELPYCNO, BELPYCNO L

Gas Adsorption: USP

Measurement Principle Standards Standard Title Relevant Model(s)
Gas AdsorptionUSP 267Porosimetry by Mercury IntrusionBELPORE LP, BELPORE MP, BELPORE HP
Gas AdsorptionUSP 268Porosity by Nitrogen Adsorption-DesorptionBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X
Gas AdsorptionUSP 699Gas Pycnometric Density of SolidsBELPYCNO, BELPYCNO L
Gas AdsorptionUSP 846Specific Surface AreaBELSORP MINI X, BELSORP MAX G, BELSORP MAX X, BELSORP MR1, BELCAT II

Standards Overview Particle Size & Shape

Particle Size & Shape: AASHTO

Measurement Principle Standards Standard Title Relevant Model(s)
Particle Size & ShapeAASHTO M247Standard Glass Beads Used in Traffic MarkingsCAMSIZER
Particle Size & ShapeAASHTO PP 74-13Determination of size and roundness of glass beads used in traffic markings by means of computerized optical methodCAMSIZER

Particle Size & Shape: ASTM

Measurement Principle Standards Standard Title Relevant Model(s)
Particle Size & ShapeASTM B822-20Standard Test Method for Particle Size Distribution of Metal Powders and Related Compounds by Light ScatteringSYNC
Particle Size & ShapeASTM C1070-01(2020)Standard Test Method for Determining Particle Size Distribution of Alumina or Quartz by Laser Light ScatteringSYNC
Particle Size & ShapeASTM D4456-17Standard Test Methods for Physical and Chemical Properties of Powdered Ion Exchange ResinsSYNC
Particle Size & ShapeASTM D4464-15(2020)Standard Test Method for Particle Size Distribution of Catalytic Materials by Laser Light ScatteringSYNC
Particle Size & ShapeASTM D5861-07 (2017)Standard Guide for Significance of Particle Size Measurements of Coating PowdersSYNC, CAMSIZER
Particle Size & ShapeASTM D7928-21e1Standard Test Method for Particle-Size Distribution (Gradation) of Fine-Grained Soils Using the Sedimentation (Hydrometer) AnalysisSYNC
Particle Size & ShapeASTM D7681-11Standard Test Method for Measuring Gradation of Glass Spheres Using a Flowing Stream Digital Image AnalyzerCAMSIZER
Particle Size & ShapeASTM D7971-20Standard Guide for Measuring Roundness of Glass Spheres Using a Flowing Stream Digital Image AnalyzerCAMSIZER
Particle Size & ShapeASTM D8090-24Standard Test Method for Particle Size Distribution and Shape Analysis of Paints and Pigments Using Dynamic Imaging MethodsSYNC, CAMSIZER
Particle Size & ShapeASTM E1617-09(2019)Standard Practice for Reporting Particle Size Characterization DataSYNC, CAMSIZER
Particle Size & ShapeASTM F1877-24Standard Practice for Characterization of ParticlesCAMSIZER
Particle Size & ShapeASTM F3571 – 22Standard Guide for Additive Manufacturing – Feedstock – Particle Shape Image Analysis by Optical Photography to Identify and Quantify the Agglomerates/Satellites in Metal Powder FeedstockSYNC, CAMSIZER
Particle Size & ShapeASTM UOP856-07Particle Size Distribution of Powders by Laser Light ScatteringSYNC

Particle Size & Shape: DIN

Measurement Principle Standards Standard Title Relevant Model(s)
Particle Size & ShapeDIN 66165-1Particle size analysis - Sieving Analysis - Part 1: FundamentalsCAMSIZER
Particle Size & ShapeDIN 66165-2Particle size analysis - Sieving Analysis - Part 2: ProcedureCAMSIZER
Particle Size & ShapeDIN EN 14955Surfaces for sports areas – Determination of composition and particle shape of unbound mineral surfaces for outdoor sports areasCAMSIZER
Particle Size & ShapeDIN EN 933-3Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Part 3: Determination of particle shape - Flakiness indexCAMSIZER

Particle Size & Shape: ICUMSA (sugar)

Measurement Principle Standards Standard Title Relevant Model(s)
Particle Size & ShapeGS2/9-37The determination of the particle size distribution of white sugar and plantation white sugar by sievingCAMSIZER

Particle Size & Shape: ISO

Measurement Principle Standards Standard Title Relevant Model(s)
Particle Size & ShapeISO 11277:2020Soil Quality – Determination of Particle Size Distribution in Mineral Soil Material – Method by Sieving and SedimentationSYNC
Particle Size & ShapeISO 12103-1:2024Road Vehicles – Test Contaminants for Filter Evaluation – Part 1: Arizona Test DustSYNC
Particle Size & ShapeISO 13320:2020Particle Size Analysis – Laser Diffraction MethodsSYNC
Particle Size & ShapeISO 13322-1:2014Particle Size Analysis – Image Analysis Methods – Part 1: Static Image Analysis MethodsCAMSIZER
Particle Size & ShapeISO 13322-2:2021Particle Size Analysis – Image Analysis Methods – Part 2: Dynamic Image Analysis MethodsSYNC, CAMSIZER
Particle Size & ShapeISO 13503-2:2024Measurement of properties of proppants used in hydraulic fracturing and gravel-packing operationsCAMSIZER
Particle Size & ShapeISO 14488Particulate materials - Sampling and sample splitting for the determination of particulate propertiesGeneral requirement
Particle Size & ShapeISO 17190-11:2001Urine-Absorbing Aids for Incontinence – Test Methods for Characterizing Polymer-Based Absorbent Materials – Part 11: Determination of Content of Respirable ParticlesSYNC
Particle Size & ShapeISO 17190-3Urine-Absorbing Aids for Incontinence – Test Methods for Characterizing Polymer-Based Absorbent Materials – Part 3: Determination of particle size distribution by sieve fractionationCAMSIZER
Particle Size & ShapeISO 24235:2007Fine Ceramics (Advanced Ceramics, Advanced Technical Ceramics) – Determination of Particle Size Distribution of Ceramic Powders by Laser Diffraction MethodSYNC
Particle Size & ShapeISO 2591-1Test SievingSieving, CAMSIZER
Particle Size & ShapeISO 3310-1Test sieves - Technical requirements and testing - Test sieves of metal wire clothSieving
Particle Size & ShapeISO 4365:2005Liquid Flow in Open Channels – Sediment in Streams and Canals – Determination of Concentration, Particle Size Distribution and Relative DensitySYNC
Particle Size & ShapeISO 8130-13:2019Coating Powders – Part 13: Particle Size Analysis by Laser DiffractionSYNC
Particle Size & ShapeISO 9276-1Representation of results of particle size analysisGeneral requirement
Particle Size & ShapeISO 9276-2:2014Representation of results of particle size analysis. Part 2: Calculation of average particle sizes/diameters and moments from particle size distributionsGeneral requirement
Particle Size & ShapeISO 9276-3:2008Representation of results of particle size analysis. Part 3: Adjustment of an experimental curve to a reference modelGeneral requirement
Particle Size & ShapeISO 9276-4:2001Representation of results of particle size analysis. Part 4: Characterization of a classification processGeneral requirement
Particle Size & ShapeISO 9276-5:2005Representation of results of particle size analysis. Part 5: Methods of calculation relating to particle size analyses using logarithmic normal probability distributionGeneral requirement
Particle Size & ShapeISO 9276-6Descriptive and quantitative representation of particle shape and morphologyCAMSIZER, SYNC
Particle Size & ShapeISO EN 1423Road marking materials – Drop on materials-Glas beads, antiskid aggregates and mixtures of the twoCAMSIZER
Particle Size & ShapeISO/ASTM 52907:2019Additive Manufacturing – Feedstock Materials – Methods to Characterize Metal PowdersSYNC, CAMSIZER
Particle Size & ShapeISO 24218-1:2023Fine Bubble Technology – Characterization of Fine Bubbles – Part 1: Evaluation of Size and Concentration Indices by Laser Diffraction MethodSYNC
Particle Size & ShapeISO/TR 19997:2018Guidelines for good practices in zeta-potential measurementNANOTRAC II with Zeta

Particle Size & Shape: JIS

Measurement Principle Standards Standard Title Relevant Model(s)
Particle Size & ShapeJIS K 5600-9-3Testing methods for paints- Part 9:Coating powders-Section 3:Particle size analysis by laser diffraction - related to ISO 8130-13:2001SYNC
Particle Size & ShapeJIS R 1629Determination of particle size distributions for fine ceramic raw powders by laser diffraction methodSYNC
Particle Size & ShapeJIS R 1657Testing methods of continuous ceramic fibers for continuous fiber- reinforced ceramic matrix CompositesSYNC
Particle Size & ShapeJIS R 7607Carbon fiber – Determination of filament diameter and cross-sectional area - related to ISO 11567SYNC
Particle Size & ShapeJIS Z 3284-2Solder paste – Par 2: Test methods for solder particle shape, surface condition Judgment, and particle size distribution - related to IEC 61189-6:2206SYNC
Particle Size & ShapeJIS Z 3285Solder paste for micro-joining-Characteristic test methods for solder paste using fine particlesSYNC
Particle Size & ShapeJIS Z 8825Particle size analysis - laser diffraction methods - related to ISO 13320:2020SYNC
Particle Size & ShapeJIS Z 8828Particle size analysis - Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) - related to ISO 22412:2017NANOTRAC

Particle Size & Shape: USP

Measurement Principle Standards Standard Title Relevant Model(s)
Particle Size & ShapeUSP 1430.2Analytical Methodologies Based on Scattering Phenomena – Light Diffraction Measurements of Particle SizeSYNC
Particle Size & ShapeUSP 1787Unknown TitleSYNC
Particle Size & ShapeUSP 429Laser Diffraction Measurement of Particle SizeSYNC, CAMSIZER
Particle Size & ShapeUSP 776Optical Microscopy (Particle Size Characterization)SYNC

Particle Size & Shape: VDI Guidelines

Measurement Principle Standards Standard Title Relevant Model(s)
Particle Size & ShapeVDI 3405 Blatt 2.3 /
Part 2.3
Additive manufacturing processes, rapid manufacturing, Beam melting of metallic parts, Characterisation of powder feedstockCAMSIZER, SYNC

Standards Overview Stability & Dispersibility

Stability & Dispersibility: ISO

Measurement Principle Standards Standard Title Relevant Model(s)
Stability & DispersibilityISO 13099-2Colloidal systems -Methods for zetapotential determination - Part 2: Optical methodsNANOTRAC
Stability & DispersibilityISO 13317Determination of particle size distribution by gravitational liquid sedimentation methodsTURBISCAN
Stability & DispersibilityISO 22412Particle size analysis — Dynamic light scattering (DLS)NANOTRAC
Stability & DispersibilityISO TR 18811:2018Cosmetics — Guidelines on the stability testing of cosmetic productsTURBISCAN
Stability & DispersibilityISO TR13097:2013Guidelines for the characterization of dispersion stabilityTURBISCAN
Stability & DispersibilityISO TS 21357:2022Nanotechnologies — Evaluation of the mean size of nano-objects in liquid dispersions by static multiple light scattering (SMLS)TURBISCAN
Stability & DispersibilityISO TS 22107:2021Dispersibility of solid particles into a liquidTURBISCAN
Stability & DispersibilityISO/TR 22814Good practice for DLS measurementsNANOTRAC

Stability & Dispersibility: JIS

Measurement Principle Standards Standard Title Relevant Model(s)
Stability & DispersibilityJIS R 1638Test methods of iso-electric point of fine ceramic powdersSTABINO ZETA
Stability & DispersibilityJIS Z 8836Colloidal systems-Methods for zeta-potential determination-Optical methods - related to ISO 13099-2:2021STABINO ZETA