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Comparison of Particle Sizing Methods This document is a slightly irreverent, but honest, comparison of several different particle sizing methods. It is by no means an attempt at an exhaustive survey of the particle sizing field, since such a survey would require a good size text book or two. My primary objectives are to help potential buyers of particle sizing instruments (especially those without a lot of particle sizing experience) sort through the often exaggerated claims of instrument performance, and to help them appreciate that all particle sizing methods have both advantages and limitations. These advantages and limitations should be understood and weighted before choosing a particle sizing instrument. I urge potential customers to be very cautious about accepting the performance claims of any instrument manufacturer, and to be cautious about accepting at face value the results of any particle sizing instrument. The truth is that while a certain particle sizing application may be dominated by one sizing method, other applications are dominated by other methods. The most sophisticated particle sizing customers often use completely different sizing methods for different applications, and even use two different methods for the same application; these customers understand that the best choice of sizing method depends upon both the nature of the sample and what characteristics of the size distribution are most important. One method can never suit all samples. There is no instrument from Zero to Infinity! If you read this document and find what you believe to be a substantial error of fact, please contact via email and tell us what you think is wrong. Particle sizing methods can be separated into three basic classes: ensemble methods, counting methods, and separation methods. Each of these classes is covered in a separate section below. I. Ensemble Methods The ensemble methods collect mixed data from all of the different size particles in a sample at the