Polystyrene Latex Aerosol: Not Necessarily Monodispersed.

Abstract

The use of polystyrene latex (PSL) spheres as a monodispersed aerosol from atomization of the suspension was examined. The PSL was used to verify the performance characteristics of an electrostatic aerosol classifier. Problems encountered with the monodispersity of the aerosol due to particle aggregates, suspension residue, drying of the atomized spheres, and particulate impurities in the distilled water used for dilution were examined. The causes of these problems are presented and their previous history in the scientific literature shown.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA172268

Entities

People

  • Gregg W. Adams
  • Patrice E. Simmons

Organizations

  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerosol Generators
  • Atomization
  • Charged Particles
  • Classification
  • Computer Programs
  • Condensation Nuclei
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Dilution
  • Electron Microscopes
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Literature
  • Machine Learning
  • Measurement
  • Microscopy
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Security

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics