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Reliable nanomaterial classification of powders using the volume-specific surface area method
(2017)
The volume-specific surface area (VSSA) of a particulate material is one of two apparently very different metrics recommended by the European Commission for a definition of "nanomaterial" for regulatory purposes: specifically, the VSSA metric may classify nanomaterials and non-nanomaterials differently than the median size in number metrics, depending on the chemical composition, size, polydispersity, shape, porosity, and aggregation of the particles in the powder.
Here we evaluate the extent of agreement between classification by electron microscopy (EM) and classification by VSSA on a large set of diverse particulate substances that represent all the anticipated challenges except mixtures of different substances. EM and VSSA are determined in multiple labs to assess also the level of reproducibility. Based on the results obtained on highly characterized benchmark materials from the
NanoDefine EU FP7 project, we derive a tiered screening strategy for the purpose of implementing the definition of nanomaterials. We finally apply the Screening strategy to further industrial materials, which were classified correctly and left only borderline cases for EM.
On platelet-shaped nanomaterials, VSSA is essential to prevent false-negative classification by EM. On porous materials, approaches involving extended Adsorption isotherms prevent false positive classification by VSSA. We find no false negatives by VSSA, neither in Tier 1 nor in Tier 2, despite real-world industrial polydispersity and diverse composition, shape, and coatings. The VSSA screening strategy is recommended for inclusion in a technical guidance for the implementation of the definition.
Fünf verschiedene Messverfahren wurden zur Partikelgrößenanalyse von nanodispersen ZrO₂-Pulver verglichen. Mit der Laserstreulichtanalyse, der dynamischen Lichtstreuung (heterodyne DLS und homodyne DLS-PCS), der Sedimentationsanalyse im Zentrifugalfeld und der Ultraschallspektrometrie wurden wässrige ZrO₂-Suspensionen mit verschiedenen Feststoffkonzentrationen hinsichtlich ihrer Partikelgrößenverteilung analysiert. Als Referenz diente die REM-Analyse zur Ermittlung der Primärpartikelgröße (ca. 40 nm). Mit den hier vorgestellten Messverfahren konnten in den entsprechenden Suspensionen nur Sekundärpartikel im Bereich von 105 nm bis 224 nm detektiert werden, die somit auf das Vorhandensein von Aggregaten bzw. harten Agglomeraten hinweisen.
Recent advances in the development of high gauge factor thin films for strain gauges prompt the research on advanced substrate materials. A glass ceramic composite has been developed in consideration of a high coefficient of thermal expansion (9.4 ppm/K) and a low modulus of elasticity (82 GPa) for the application as support material for thin-film sensors. In the first part, constantan foil strain gauges were fabricated from this material by tape casting, pressure-assisted sintering, and subsequent lamination of the metal foil on the planar ceramic substrates. The accuracy of the assembled load cells corresponds to accuracy class C6. That qualifies the load cells for the use in automatic packaging units and confirms the applicability of the low-temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) substrates for fabrication of accurate strain gauges. In the second part, to facilitate the deposition of thin-film sensor structures to the LTCC substrates, pressure-assisted sintering step is modified using smooth setters instead of release tapes, which resulted in fabrication of substrates with low average surface roughness of 50 nm. Titanium thin films deposited on these substrates as test coatings exhibited low surface resistances of 850 Ω comparable to thin films on commercial alumina thin-film substrates with 920 Ω. The presented material design and advances in manufacturing technology are important to promote the development of high-performance thin-film strain gauges.
Recent advances in the development of high gauge factor thin-films for strain gauges prompt the research on advanced substrate materials. A glass ceramic composite has been developed in consideration of a high coefficient of thermal expansion and a low modulus of elasticity for the application as support material for thin-film sensors. Constantan foil strain gauges were fabricated from this material by tape casting, pressure-assisted sintering and subsequent lamination of the metal foil on the planar ceramic substrates. The sensors were mounted on a strain gauge beam arrangement and load curves and creep behavior were evaluated. The accuracy of the assembled load cells correspond to accuracy class C6. That qualifies the load cells for the use in automatic packaging units and confirms the applicability of the LTCC substrates for fabrication of accurate strain gauges. To facilitate the deposition of thin film sensor structures onto the LTCC substrates, the pressure-assisted sintering technology has been refined. By the use of smooth setters instead of release tapes substrates with minimal surface roughness were fabricated. Metallic thin films deposited on these substrates exhibit low surface resistances comparable to thin films on commercial alumina thin-film substrates. The presented advances in material design and manufacturing technology are important to promote the development of high performance thin-film strain gauges.
Presented are results of an inter-laboratory study (ILS) for measurements of the particle size distribution of fine powders in wet dispersion by laser diffraction. In this proficiency test 32 participants from four countries took part. They utilized 13 different devices from 7 manufacturers.
Three commercial powders (glass spheres and two silicon carbide powders) showing a median diameter of about 30, 10 and 1 µm (volume distribution), respectively, were chosen for the procedure. A homogeneity study was carried out after the units had been separated and bottled.
All participants received their test samples including a description of the standard operating procedures based on ISO 13320:2009 – to ensure that experiments were performed in a consistent manner. Results were calculated using the Mie Theory. The general means and the precision of the results were estimated in accordance with ISO 5725-2:2002.
The evaluation showed excellent values of repeatability standard deviation. Values of 4 to 21?% of the reproducibility standard deviation of the results were found in the particle size range above 1 µm. Much larger deviation between the labs was detected in the case of smaller particles. Differences in the design of the analyzers were unambiguously identified as the main reason for the large deviations.
Die Bestimmung der Partikelgrößenverteilung mittels Laserstreulichtverfahren hat sich bei den verschiedensten Pulvern im Mikrometer- und Submikrometerbereich insbesondere wegen der kurzen Messdauer und des breiten Messbereichs zu einem der führenden Verfahren entwickelt. In den letzten Jahren gab es eine Reihe von gerätetechnischen Weiterentwicklungen durch die Hersteller, die der Tatsache Rechnung tragen, dass die Anwender immer feinere Ausgangsprodukte einsetzen und damit auch charakterisieren wollen. Die aktualisierte Fassung der ISO 13320 von 2009, welche die normative Basis der Methode bildet, gilt grundsätzlich im Größenbereich von 3000 gm bis hinunter zu 0,1 gm. Es sind aber zusätzliche Ausstattungsmerkmale beschrieben, die diesen Bereich unter Umständen erweitern können.
Weltweit gibt es etwa zehn etablierte Hersteller von Lasergranulometern, deren modernste Modelle jeweils über derartige Zusatzeinrichtungen verfügen. Die eingesetzten Geräte unterscheiden sich in ihrem Aufbau damit nicht nur zwischen den einzelnen Herstellern, sondern auch innerhalb verschiedener Gerätegenerationen ein und desselben Herstellers. Hinzu kommt der mathematische Prozess der Konvertierung der gewonnenen Streulichtdaten in eine Partikelgrößenverteilung (Dekonvolution), bei dem die Hersteller verschiedene Ansätze und Glättungsmethoden nutzen. Seit 2004 hat die Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung drei Ringversuche zur Bestimmung der Partikelgrößenverteilung mittels Laserstreulichtverfahren initiiert. Neben dem eigentlichen Zweck - der Eignungsbewertung der teilnehmenden Labore - wurden die erhobenen Daten genutzt, um Aussagen zur Präzision der Ergebnisse zu gewinnen und Ursachen für Abweichungen zu finden.
Die Wiederholbarkeit der Messergebnisse innerhalb der Labore war unabhängig vom eingesetzten Gerätetyp sehr gut und erfüllte die Anforderungen der ISO 13320. Geringe Abweichungen bei der Reproduzierbarkeit wurden nur zwischen Laboren gefunden, die identische Gerätetypen desselben Herstellers verwendeten. Über alle Labore betrachtet, ergaben sich Vergleichstandardabweichungen, die in Abhängigkeit von der Größe der gemessenen