ABSTRACT
Accurate particle size measurements are essential to
the control of quality in many products, such as
intravenous emulsions, paints, ceramics, and aerosols
to name just a few (1-3). In contrast to the very broad
range of particulate systems available, the number of
analytical techniques for particle size analysis is rather
small. Some books and reviews on particle size analysis
have been published recently (4-8). The main purpose
of this chapter is to describe the relevance of particle
size analysis for food products. In addition, some of
the major techniques will be briefly discussed, with
special attention to the sample preparation require-
ments. In Sec.VI, some examples will be discussed in
more detail.
