Application of the Rosin-Rammler and Gates-Gaudin-Schuhmann models to the particle size distribution analysis of agglomerated cork

dIn the present, work samples prepared from cork waste and low quality cork have been analyzed from the standpoint of their particle size distribution (PSD). The distribution function F(phi) (mass fraction) and density function f(phi) (number of particles binned between two given mesh sizes) of the agglomerated samples have been obtained by applying two widely-used mathematical models, namely those proposed by Rosin-Rammler (RR) and Gates-Gaudin-Schuhmann (GGS). RR model provides excellent results when applied to the samples here studied, which leads to a more accurate separation of the different particle sizes in order to obtain a better industrial profit of the material. (C) 2004 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.