Crystal Size Distribution (CSD) Analysis

Calculates key particle size percentiles and the coefficient of variation from sieve analysis data to characterize granular solids.

📖 Need the theory? Read the methodology, assumptions, and equations in the full reference guide.

Read Crystal Size Distribution (CSD) Analysis Guide →

1. Define Input Parameters

Total Sample Mass (M_total)[g]

Lower Sieve Size for D10 (dl_10)[µm]

Upper Sieve Size for D10 (du_10)[µm]

Cumulative Undersize at dl_10 (Fl_10)[%]

Cumulative Undersize at du_10 (Fu_10)[%]

Lower Sieve Size for D16 (dl_16)[µm]

Upper Sieve Size for D16 (du_16)[µm]

Cumulative Undersize at dl_16 (Fl_16)[%]

Cumulative Undersize at du_16 (Fu_16)[%]

Lower Sieve Size for D50 (dl_50)[µm]

Upper Sieve Size for D50 (du_50)[µm]

Cumulative Undersize at dl_50 (Fl_50)[%]

Cumulative Undersize at du_50 (Fu_50)[%]

Lower Sieve Size for D84 (dl_84)[µm]

Upper Sieve Size for D84 (du_84)[µm]

Cumulative Undersize at dl_84 (Fl_84)[%]

Cumulative Undersize at du_84 (Fu_84)[%]

Lower Sieve Size for D90 (dl_90)[µm]

Upper Sieve Size for D90 (du_90)[µm]

Cumulative Undersize at dl_90 (Fl_90)[%]

Cumulative Undersize at du_90 (Fu_90)[%]

2. Engineering Output

D10 Percentile (D10)
- µm

D16 Percentile (D16)
- µm

D50 Percentile (Median) (D50)
- µm

D84 Percentile (D84)
- µm

D90 Percentile (D90)
- µm

Coefficient of Variation (CV)
- %

Need this calculation offline?

Download Offline Excel Calculation

Context & Assumptions

Crystal Size Distribution analysis is a fundamental process engineering technique used to quantify the size spectrum of granular materials. It provides critical data on particle flowability, packing density, and dissolution rates, which are essential for optimizing downstream equipment performance and ensuring product specification compliance.

Legal Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability The results provided by this tool are for educational and preliminary estimation purposes only. NO WARRANTY: MyEngineeringTools.com makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy or applicability of these results to any specific engineering project. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: MyEngineeringTools.com SHALL NOT BE LIABLE for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this data. All results MUST be independently verified by a qualified professional engineer before implementation in any industrial or physical environment.

Crystal Size Distribution (CSD) Analysis

1. Define Input Parameters

2. Engineering Output

Context & Assumptions

Understand the Engineering Principles

Looking for more tools?