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grain size [′grān ‚sīz] (geology) Average size of mineral particles composing a rock or sediment. (graphic arts) Average size of silver halide grains in a photosensitive material. (metallurgy) Average size of grains in a metal expressed as average diameter, or grains per unit area or volume. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This metalcaster was not performing testing to validate grain size in its castings, so there wasn't a way to know if the grain refiner addition process was producing the finer grains desired in the castings. To do this, other researchers have rolled and pounded metals to reduce grain size (SN: 8/24/02, p. If grain is being lost over the sieves and sieve openings are adequate for grain size, Mumm suggests increasing the cleaning fan speed. |
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