Density Measurements of Materials Used in Aerosol Studies

Abstract

The density of various aerosolized materials used in experiments was determined using an autopycnometer. Materials included kaolin, TiO2, Bacillus globigii, ovalbumin, syloid, Arizona road dust (ARD), casein, and Al 203. The Stokes diameter of the ARD varied from 0.25 to 23 micrometer. Agreement of the measured densities with known densities was established. Accuracy of the data is considered acceptable for our studies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA384063

Entities

People

  • Jana S. Kesavan
  • Robert W. Doherty

Organizations

  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

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  • Biomedical

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  • Accuracy
  • Agreements
  • Albumins
  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chemistry
  • Diameters
  • Engineering
  • Films
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  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Measurement
  • Particles
  • Polymeric Films
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • Test Methods

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  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Military/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology