Determining size fractions of an aerosol in view of new definitions Part 1. Instruments for size selective sampling of an aerosol containing metals and their compounds
Journal Title: Podstawy i Metody Oceny Środowiska Pracy - Year 2013, Vol 29, Issue 4
Abstract
A proposal for a regulation of the Minister of Labour and Social Policy introduces new definitions of aerosols (inhalable fraction, thoracic and respirable fraction) in relation to the value of the maximum concentrations of harmful chemical and dust factors in the workplace. The article shows the measurement possibilities of individual aerosol fraction of metals and their compounds, using commercially available equipment for air sampling, equipment that will enable the assessment of exposure. It presents current issues related to the definitions of aerosol fractions and measurement capabilities using commercially available equipment for personal dosimetry. The article presents aerosol fraction separators and their basic parameters and the parameters aspirators on the market. A wide range of equipment indicates the great potential of using it to determine the aerosol fraction of metals and their compounds.
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JOLANTA SURGIEWICZ
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