There are more than twenty particle size measurement methods (non-fractionation and fractionation methods) commercially available for characterizing particle size and particle size distribution of particulates, particulate formulations, suspensions and dispersions. In addition to a discussion of basic concepts of particle size statistics and distribution and sampling considerations, this course will discuss the principles of measurement, instrumentation, applicable size range of measurement, resolution, features, benefits, and limitations of many of these methods. The application of these methods to problem solving for a variety of particulate systems will be emphasized. All of the information provided in this course will be brought together at the end of the day in a discussion on how to select a particle sizer.
How You Will Benefit from This Course:
Consult with experts and learn how to solve
your particle size information problems.
Learn about particle size statistics and distributions
and population sampling.
Study specific experimental methods for particle
fractionation (sedimentation, CHDF, HDC, FFF) and learn about their features,
benefits and limitations.
Study specific experimental non-fractionation
methods (dynamic light scattering, Fraunhofer diffraction, single particle
optical sensing, acoustic attenuation) and learn about their features,
benefits and limitations.
Learn about the measurement of zeta potential
and usefulness for evaluating colloid stability.
Find out about advances in particle size distribution
characterization anticipated in the future.
Be able to select the best measurement methods
for specific particle size ranges and specific particle systems and problems.
Learn cost-effective methods for obtaining
particle size information for solving your research problems.
Who Should Attend:
Scientists, engineers, product development chemists, technicians, formulators and R&D managers who need to understand how to characterize and quantify particle size in order to better evaluate and control particulates, particulate formulations, suspensions and dispersions.
Course Director/Instructor
Dr. Theodore Provder currently is Director, Coatings Research Institute in the College of Technology at Eastern Michigan University and Director of the NSF I/UCRC Research Center in Coatings. He also has served as Director of Program Organization, for the Institute of Materials Science Inc.- New Paltz. Dr. Provder is an Adjunct Professor at Case Western Reserve University (Macromolecular Science), Kent State University (Chemistry) and North Dakota State University (Polymer and Coatings). He has over 37 years of industrial experience in polymers and coatings with 29 years at The Glidden Company. Dr. Provder is credited with over 120 publications, 17 edited books and 3 patents. He has received numerous technical awards including the ACS Roy Wetness Award in Coatings, the Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology (FSCT) coveted Joseph J. Mattellio Lectureship Award, FSCT 1999 First Place Roon Award, the University of Missouri-Rolla Coatings Institute Distinguished Scientist Award, appointment to the 2000 (first) class of PMSE Fellows and the 2003 PMSE Distinguished Service Award.
Instructors
Dr. Bruce Weiner is the cofounder and president of Brookhaven Instruments Corporation in Holtsville, New York. He has lectured extensively and published many articles on particle sizing using dynamic light scattering, Fraunhofer diffraction, x-ray and photosedimentation, and time of transition. In addition, he has lectured widely on the use of electrophoretic light scattering in zeta potential determination. Dr. Weiner also is working on the use of phase analysis light scattering for zeta potential determination in solvents, oils and other low mobility systems.
Dr. Peter Faraday is Vice President , SYMPATEC Inc., Princeton, New Jersey and is well versed in the use of laser light scattering methods (Fraunhofer diffraction) for the measurement of particle and droplet size distribution analysis for many diverse applications.
Dr. David Nicoli is President, Particle Sizing Systems Inc., Santa Barbara, California. He was an assistant Professor in Physics at the University of California in Santa Barbara before founding Nicomp Instruments and subsequently founding Particle Sizing Systems. His expertise encompasses static and dynamic light scattering, single optical particle sensing and on-line particle size analysis.
Dr. Tonis Oja is Sales Manager for Matec Applied Sciences, Northborough, MA in the areas of Particle Size and Zeta Potential measurement instrumentation.
(C) 2002,2003 Particles
Conference