--- title: WP | Tails of Distributions description: Learn about the potential hazards to fluid performance found in the fine and coarse tails of distributions. image: https://info.entegris.com/hubfs/tails-of-distribution-wp-facebook-13440-1200x630.jpg --- ![tails-of-distribution-wp-hubspot-13440-desktop-1918x568](https://info.entegris.com/hubfs/tails-of-distribution-wp-hubspot-13440-desktop-1918x568.jpg) ## Tails of Distributions ### WHITE PAPER Particle size analysis is a critical factor in fluids used in a range of applications from semiconductor polishing slurry and pharmaceutical emulsions to beverages and printer ink. Typically, a narrow, symmetric distribution of particle size reflects a higher-performing fluid. Meanwhile, the “tails” of distributions – particulates that are a few standard deviations finer or coarser than the mean – can cause problems with product performance and behavior, In this white paper, you’ll learn: - How different particle distributions affect different kinds of suspensions - What methods are used to measure particle distribution - Which techniques work better depending on the type of fluid under analysis With this information, you can get the methods and data needed to optimize your processes and create high-performing fluids across a range of industries. ### Register for White Paper - [![Facebook](https://info.entegris.com/hubfs/Entegris_Aug2019/Images/facebook.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/EntegrisInc) - [![Twitter](https://info.entegris.com/hubfs/Entegris_Aug2019/Images/x-logo.svg)](https://twitter.com/Entegris) - [![YouTube](https://info.entegris.com/hubfs/Entegris_Aug2019/Images/youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/user/EntegrisInc) - [![LinkedIn](https://info.entegris.com/hubfs/Entegris_Aug2019/Images/linkedin.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/entegris) - [![Instagram](https://info.entegris.com/hubfs/Entegris_Aug2019/Images/instagram.svg)](https://www.instagram.com/entegrisinc/) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.entegris.com/content/entegris-live/en/home/about-us/legal-trademark-notices/privacy-policy.html) - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.entegris.com/content/entegris-live/en/home/about-us/legal-trademark-notices/terms-and-conditions-of-sale.html) - [Legal & Trademark Notices](https://www.entegris.com/content/entegris-live/en/home/about-us/legal-trademark-notices.html) © 1994-2026 Entegris, Inc. All Rights Reserved.