Particle size distribution

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013376",
  "term": "Particle size distribution",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A statistical representation of the range of particle sizes present in a given sample and their relative proportions. This distribution is a fundamental property of aerosols, powders, and suspensions, influencing their physical and chemical properties. It is often represented graphically as a histogram or cumulative curve.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "aerosol"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2205 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/particle-size-distribution/"
}