PM10 Sampling and Determination (24 Hours)

Particle size is based on particle behavior in the earth's gravitational field. The sizes of particles in the atmosphere vary by order of magnitude. Size is an important feature as it affects its atmospheric lifetime and accumulation in the lungs.

Particles according to their size:
• Particles ranging from <0.1 to 50 μ are called Total Suspended Particles (TSP).
• Particles larger than 50 μ precipitate from the air.
• Particulate matter with a diameter of 10 μ and smaller is considered respirable.

Particulate matter with a diameter of 10 μ and smaller is called PM10.

PM10 particles generally come from vehicles, material handling, and processes such as crushing and grinding. Since they contain large amounts of elemental and organic carbon, their negative effects on health should not be ignored.

PM10 particles main components; aluminolicates and iron, calcium etc. Other oxides of crustal elements can be listed as fugitive dust from roads, industry, agriculture, construction, demolition and fly ash.

Consult Nanolab Environmental/Water Analysis Laboratory for PM10 Sampling and Determination (24 Hours).