Using a transmitted light stage, high resolution photographs are taken of the prepared magnesium turning samples. For this, magnesium turnings were spread out to avoid touching each other. These photos were then analysed using ImageJ Particle Size Analyzer software to determine the maximum and minimum Feret diameter. Assuming that the magnesium turnings are flat and angular, the maximum Feret diameter should be slightly larger than the actual magnesium turning length and the minimum Feret diameter should be approximately equal to the magnesium turning width.