Article | REF: P4040 V1

Aerosol sampling and analysis methods

Authors: Pierre MASCLET, Nicolas MARCHAND

Publication date: June 10, 2004

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3. Measurement methods

3.1 Mass measurement

  • Weighing

    Once the filter has been conditioned at constant temperature and humidity, it is usually weighed to determine the amount of TSP (Total Suspended Particulate) deposited on the filter. This is the cheapest and quickest method, but it is not without its hazards. Between conditioning in the laboratory, sampling in the field and weighing back in the laboratory, losses can be significant and this method is not very accurate.

  • Radiation measurement

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