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Applications Evaluation of Foreign Matter in Paints by Image Analysis Particle image
–Enables Measurement of Colored Liquid and Reduces Solvent Usage

Particle images of latex particles in even dark, colored liquids can be obtained due to the short optical path length
(120 µm).
Evaluation of Rough Particles in Paint by Image Analysis Foreign object detection

In the paint industry, it is important for pigment particles to be uniform to ensure that the paint has an even nish. Water Black Cyan Magenta Yellow
The presence of foreign matter or rough particles in pigments can lead to quality issues. Through image analysis,
particles with high surface roughness can be clearly detected and distinguished from smoother particles.

Color of Liquid
Rough particles

Circularity Enables samples that contain
very small numbers of rough
particles to be distinguished
Sample
Particle Image

Area circle equivalent diameter (µm)
Particle Evaluation of Emulsions Particle shape Particle size distribution
Detection of Coarse Particles in Lithium-Ion Battery (LIB) Particle uniformity is important for the quality of emulsions. It is affected by stirring and emulsi cation methods.
Cathode Material Foreign object detection The iSpect DIA-10 can check particle size, particle shape, and particle concentration to demonstrate the quality of
emulsions in a single measurement.
Coarse particles in powder used for LIB cathodes can lead to performance issues and degradation of the material.
These particles can be detected and distinguished either through the image analysis window or a plot based on
speci c parameters. This allows the quality of the powdered raw material to be easily veri ed.

Rough particles
Coarse particles with Circularity
Circularity different shapes

Enables coarse particles with different shapes
to be detected and distinguished using either
a graph or particle image display window.
Maximum Length (µm) Area circle equivalent diameter (µm)

Evaluation of Paint Particles Dispersed Particle shape Particle size distribution
in Organic Solvent
Evaluation of Particles in Cleaning Solutions for Metal Parts Number concentration
Toluene and methyl ethyl ketones (MEK) are typically used as solvents for paints. Since the system is resistant to most
The waste produced after cleaning metal parts can contain insoluble particles that were not in the original cleaning organic solvents, including toluene and MEK, particle size and shape analyses of oil-based paints are possible. The amount
solution. By measuring the insoluble particle concentration after metal components have been cleaned, the degree of of waste is also minimized because of the small sample volume required for measurement.
contamination as well as potential environmental impact can be observed.
■ New ■ Used

Circularity
Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio

Number concentration Number concentration
41 particles/mL 481 particles/mL
(Number of particles observed: 8) (Number of particles observed: 93)

Area circle equivalent diameter (µm)
Area circle equivalent diameter (µm) Area circle equivalent diameter (µm)
iSpect DIA-10
Dynamic Particle Image Analysis System
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