Sieve size refers to an aspect of a test sieve, which can mean either the diameter of the sieve frame or the mesh count of the sieve.
Understanding Sieve Size
According to the provided information, the term "sieve size" can be used to describe two different characteristics of a test sieve:
- The Diameter of the Sieve Frame: This refers to the physical width across the circular frame that holds the mesh.
- The Mesh Count of the Sieve: This relates to the fineness of the mesh itself (though the reference focuses on diameter).
For the purpose of the specific article mentioned in the reference, "sieve size" is used to mean the diameter of a test sieve.
Common diameters for test sieves include:
- 12 inches (12”)
- 8 inches (8”)
- 3 inches (3”)
- 300 millimeters (300mm)
- 200 millimeters (200mm)
These diameters are standard sizes for the sieve frames used in particle size analysis.
