What is Particulate Matter 10 (PM 10) in Air? How is it Measured?
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What is Particulate Matter 10 (PM 10) in Air? How is it Measured?
Komal Bhandakkar
Particulate matter 10 in the air:
Meaning of particulate matter 10:
Health effect of particulate matter 10:
I hope so my answer will give you more information about particulate matter 10 particles. Thank you.
AdityaBhandakkar
The long-form of PM 10- Particulate matter 10
It is a total suspended particles present in the air that indicated air pollution. These are the particle less than 10 micrometers in size.
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Effects:
There are two types of particulate matter
Kuldeep Singh
PM10 is particulate matter present in the air, which is 10 microns or less in size (diameter). It remains suspended in the air and is very inhalable. Toxic levels in the air can cause serious health problems.
It’s mostly made up of solids and aerosols composed of small droplets of liquid, dry solid fragments, and solid cores with liquid fragments.
For measurements, you can refer to the following link. I found it comprehensive :
How to detect, collect and analyse aerosol particles.