1.1 ,This test method covers the determination of the particle size distribution of granular activated carbon. For the purposes of this test, granular activated carbon is defined as a minimum of 90 ,% of the sample weight being retained on a 180-μ,m Standard sieve. A U.S. mesh 80 sieve is equivalent to a 180–,μ,m Standard sieve.
Note 1: ,For extruded carbons, as the length/diameter ratio of the particles increases, the validity of the test results might be affected.