Particle Analysis Services

Particle Analysis Services

Various factors such as particle size, shape, and surface area decide how a powder flows, how a suspension behaves, and how a material reacts. A shift in the distribution or an unexpected contaminant can change a product without any change to its chemistry. We at MatX Lab make sure that measurements of particle size, shape, surface area, count, and identity for powders, suspensions, and contaminants are done right. The work gives you population statistics for a material and identifies particles that should not be there.

What Is Particle Analysis?

This is the study of measurement of the size, shape, count, surface area, and identity of particulate matter. Some methods give fast population statistics across millions of particles, such as laser diffraction and dynamic light scattering. Others measure individual particles by microscopy for size and shape, or measure surface area by gas adsorption. Identification methods add imaging to elemental and spectroscopic analysis to say what a particle is.

Techniques We Offer

Particle work relies on the size range and the question, and we scope the right method or combination. Each technique below is linked to its separate page.

Laser Diffraction

In this technique, particle size distribution across a broad range is measured quickly for powders and suspensions. It is considered the standard for routine sizing from sub-micron to millimeter scale.

Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)

This helps in the measurement of sub-micron and nanoparticle size distribution in suspension, reaching sizes below the range of laser diffraction.

Sieve Analysis

This is about classic mechanical separation for the size distribution of coarser powders and granules, still widely used for metal and mineral powders.

BET Surface Area

It measures specific surface area by gas adsorption, a trait tied to reactivity, dissolution, and processing behavior.

Microscopy-Based Image Analysis

This uses SEM and optical image analysis to measure particle size and shape one particle at a time, which population methods cannot resolve.

Particle Counting and Cleanliness

In this, counting and sizing particulates on surfaces and in fluids for cleanliness assessment is common in automotive and precision manufacturing.

Particle Identification.

Combines imaging with elemental and spectroscopic analysis to identify what a particle or contaminant actually is and where it likely came from.

When to Use Particle Analysis

Particle analysis is the right method whenever size, shape, surface area, or a stray particle drives behavior.

• Measuring particle size distribution of powders and suspensions.
• Determining surface area of active materials and catalysts.
• Assessing cleanliness of components and fluids.
• Identifying a contaminant or foreign particle.
• Tracking batch-to-batch consistency of feedstock.

Materials & Industries We Apply It To

Particle analysis applies wherever particulate feedstock, suspensions, or contamination matter.

Materials: Powders & Bulk Solids · Nanomaterials · Battery Materials

Industries: Advanced Materials · Manufacturing · Energy · Semiconductors · Electronics

Standards & Test Methods

Particle testing is totally method-driven, and your specification usually names the standard. Where an applicable standard exists, testing is aligned to it and cited in your report. We align to the method your specification requires and document it.