THE CASCADE IMPACTOR FOR PARTICLE-SIZE ANALYSIS OF AEROSOLS,

Abstract

The design, calibration, and operation of the cascade impactor is considered. Basic theory of operation, special design features, laboratory methods of analysis, and practical applications of the instrument are reviewed. This instrument is found to be well adapted for size analysis of aerosols composed of particles from 0.1 to 20 microns in diameter. Some applications of the cascade impactor toward improving the effectiveness of commercial aerosols, such as insecticides and paint sprays, are proposed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1955
Accession Number
AD0632832

Entities

People

  • J. M. Pilcher
  • R. E. Thomas
  • R. I. Mitchell

Organizations

  • Battelle Memorial Institute

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Calibration
  • Diameters
  • Insecticides
  • Laboratory Procedures
  • New York
  • Particle Size
  • Particles

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Fluid Dynamics.