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physical parameter > diameter > dimension spectrum > particle size distribution

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particle size distribution  

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  • The particle-size distribution (PSD) of a powder, or granular material, or particles dispersed in fluid, is a list of values or a mathematical function that defines the relative amount, typically by mass, of particles present according to size. Significant energy is usually required to disintegrate soil, etc. particles into the PSD that is then called a grain size distribution. (Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Particle-size_distribution)

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