Submicron Aerosol Characterization of Water by a Differential Mobility Particle Sizer.

Abstract

Submicron aerosols were generated from various water samples by a commercial generator. Submicron aerosol characteristics were determined using a differential mobility particle sizing instrument. Water purity was found to be directly related to submicron aerosol characteristics. It was shown that this new method of analyzing water is more sensitive than conventional methods. The units of measurement are more informative and relevant to modern science and industry.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA178950

Entities

People

  • A. Gunning
  • Bill V. Kournikakis
  • Jacqueline Fildes
  • Jim Ho

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Aerosol Generators
  • Aerosols
  • Data Analysis
  • Electronics
  • Electronics Industry
  • Generators
  • Liquid Chromatography
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Mobility
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Particulates
  • Sensitivity
  • Standards
  • Water Quality

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Systems Analysis and Design