Abstract 

ISO 11171:2016 specifies procedures for the following:

a) primary particle-sizing calibration, sensor resolution and counting performance of automatic particle counters (APCs) for liquids capable of analysing bottle samples;

b) secondary particle-sizing calibration using suspensions verified with a primary calibrated APC;

c) establishing acceptable operation and performance limits;

d) verifying particle sensor performance using a truncated test dust;

e) determining coincidence and flow rate limits.


General information

  • Status :  Withdrawn
    Publication date : 2016-10
  • Edition : 3
    Number of pages : 51
  • Technical Committee
    :
    ISO/TC 131/SC 6
    Contamination control
  • ICS :
    23.100.60
    Filters, seals and contamination of fluids

Life cycle


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